# Happy Differences vs Spot 5 Differences

Happy Differences and Spot 5 Differences both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Spot 5 Differences's written reviews are positive against 56% of Happy Differences's. Spot 5 Differences also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 4.2K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spot 5 Differences sells 8 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 — 4.8 for Happy Differences against 4.7 for Spot 5 Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot 5 Differences has 52K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Happy Differences's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spot 5 Differences's.

Happy Differences ships an update every 5 weeks, Spot 5 Differences every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Differences | Spot 5 Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035/reviews)** | [4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035)

Embark on a global journey to find subtle discrepancies between two images. Engage in competitive play, test your observation skills, and train your brain. Discover thousands of high-quality pictures and participate in exciting events.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures to find differences, Compete with other players, Participate in events, Over 10,000 high-quality pictures, Spot and tap different objects, Find differences within a time limit, Use hints for clues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1100 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2200 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with concentration
- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring issues and inconsistencies
- 🐛 Potential cheating bots
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and being kicked out of the game
- 🐛 Difficulty in determining differences in cartoon drawings
- 🐛 Small image size making it hard to find differences

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring issues where the losing player is shown as having found more items
- Inability to see the difference after using a hint
- Getting kicked out of the game after winning a round

**Requested features**

- Option for timed or untimed gameplay
- Ability to review missed differences after a round


### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Differences free?

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

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Differences or Spot 5 Differences?

Happy Differences is rated higher. Happy Differences averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Happy Differences or Spot 5 Differences have ads?

Both Happy Differences and Spot 5 Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Differences or Spot 5 Differences?

Happy Differences ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spot 5 Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Happy Differences was updated on September 21, 2026 and Spot 5 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.*