# Find Hidden Objects vs Christmas Hidden Objects 2022

Find Hidden Objects and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 41% of Christmas Hidden Objects 2022's. Find Hidden Objects also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 2.9K). Christmas Hidden Objects 2022's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find Hidden Objects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Find Hidden Objects against 4.6 for Christmas Hidden Objects 2022. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Hidden Objects has 59K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 41% of Christmas Hidden Objects 2022's.

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Hidden Objects | Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-hidden-objects-2022/id1536911357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 646 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure to restore classic book plots corrupted by a mysterious force. Solve match-3 puzzles and find hidden objects to uncover clues and bring justice to fictional worlds. Explore vibrant locations and meet iconic characters in this engaging mystery game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Match-3 puzzles, Absorbing quests, Explore book locations, Gripping storyline, Regular free updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Gem Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging game
- 👍 Pas trop difficile et plaisant à jouer
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Bravo très bon jeux beaucoup de défis intéressants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't play while downloading update
- 🔋 Overheating iPad while playing game
- 🐛 Takes too long to download new content
- 💰 Very expensive to purchase diamonds
- 🐛 Can't watch video to get diamonds

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play while downloading update
- iPad overheating while playing game
- Takes too long to download new content
- Can't watch video to get diamonds
- After purchase, can't watch videos for diamonds

**Requested features**

- More mini games like putting an item together or a jigsaw
- New Sherlock game of designing a town where you solve murders
- Option to turn off hints
- Ability to replay a room immediately after failing instead of going back to the library
- Use coins to purchase energy or gems


### Christmas Hidden Objects 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-hidden-objects-2022/id1536911357)

Embark on a festive holiday adventure by searching for hidden items in beautifully illustrated Christmas scenes. This game offers numerous levels and challenges to enhance concentration and cognitive skills, perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Multiple levels, Thousands of hidden objects, Santa Claus themed objects, Hint option, No time limit, High quality graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 25 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Hints | $10.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing experience
- ⭐️ Best game ever
- 🎄 Nice and festive
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 No changes from previous version
- 👀 Objects too small to see
- ⏱️ Aggressive timer
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to collect more lightbulbs
- Repeated scenes and objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge objects
- Option to turn off timer
- Support for Apple Pencil


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

Find Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 free?

Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Find Hidden Objects or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022?

Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 is rated higher. Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Find Hidden Objects or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 have ads?

Both Find Hidden Objects and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Find Hidden Objects or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022?

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 every 2 months. Most recently, Find Hidden Objects was updated on September 28, 2026 and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 on September 25, 2026.

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