# Find Hidden Objects vs Detective, Find Differences

The clearest difference is rating: Detective, Find Differences at 4.7 against Find Hidden Objects's 4.5. Detective, Find Differences also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Find Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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 Detective, Find Differences sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective, Find Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 16K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 75% of Detective, Find Differences's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, Detective, Find Differences monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Hidden Objects | Detective, Find Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-find-differences/id1671474230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 646 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618175378) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Hidden Objects

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Adventure, #194 Top Free · 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


### Detective, Find Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-find-differences/id1671474230)

Engage your brain with a captivating puzzle game where you spot hidden differences between two images. Explore thousands of levels, solve intriguing detective cases, and unlock beautiful artwork. It's a fun way to train your mind and relax.

**Highlights:** Thousands of difference levels, Detective case puzzles, Challenge and special levels, Flashlight and timed modes, Jigsaw puzzle collection, Brain training and relaxation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 240 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 420 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 600 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 800 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1260 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Helps build observation skills
- 🤩 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or abrupt quits

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a time limit to complete the puzzles
- Reduce the number of ads between levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Detective, Find Differences free?

Detective, Find Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Find Hidden Objects or Detective, Find Differences?

Detective, Find Differences is rated higher. Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Detective, Find Differences averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Find Hidden Objects or Detective, Find Differences have ads?

Both Find Hidden Objects and Detective, Find Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Find Hidden Objects or Detective, Find Differences?

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, and Detective, Find Differences monthly. Most recently, Find Hidden Objects was updated on September 24, 2026 and Detective, Find Differences on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*