# Find Hidden Objects vs Ghost Detective

Find Hidden Objects and Ghost Detective both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ghost Detective's. Find Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 983) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Ghost Detective's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find Hidden Objects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detective sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 Ghost Detective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Hidden Objects has 59K ratings behind it against 983, 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 37% of Ghost Detective's.

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, Ghost Detective monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Hidden Objects | Ghost Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) | **[4.6 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 983 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 646 MB | 814 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Hidden Objects

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Ghost Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149)

Play as a ghost detective to solve your own murder. Explore New Orleans, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover clues and identify your killer. Your choices influence the story in this supernatural crime mystery.

**Highlights:** Solve your own murder mystery, Find hidden objects, Solve puzzles, Explore New Orleans, Investigate clues, Story-driven gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Brilliant graphics and music
- 💡 Unique gameplay with hidden objects and match-3
- 🎁 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and loading issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression and incomplete story
- 🔍 Obscured or hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Difficult without using paid boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on startup
- Progress and save data being lost or reset
- Multipliers and boosters not working as intended
- Certain objects being impossible to find

**Requested features**

- More new cases and story content
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Community features like gifting and sharing
- Difficulty options for more casual or challenging play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Ghost Detective free?

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

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

Ghost Detective is rated higher. Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Ghost Detective averages 4.6 from 983 ratings.

### Do Find Hidden Objects or Ghost Detective have ads?

Find Hidden Objects shows ads; Ghost Detective does not.

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

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ghost Detective monthly. Most recently, Find Hidden Objects was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ghost Detective 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.*