# Happy Differences vs Spot the Differences

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spot the Differences at none against Happy Differences's 10. Spot the Differences also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Happy Differences's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spot the Differences asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Happy Differences against 4.7 for Spot the Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Differences has 4.2K ratings behind it against 13, 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 90% of Spot the Differences's.

Happy Differences ships an update every 5 weeks, Spot the Differences every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Differences | Spot the Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035/reviews)** | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-journey/id1671115912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 235 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) | [BUZZ POWDER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314295856) |

## 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 the Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-journey/id1671115912)

Embark on a global adventure with over 1000 challenging puzzles across 100 countries. Explore diverse landscapes and cultures at your own pace with unlimited hints and zoom features. This game offers a relaxing and educational experience to soothe your mind.

**Highlights:** 1000+ spot the difference levels, Travel to 100 countries, Unlimited hints, Zoom functionality, No time limit, Educational country information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Differences free?

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

### Is Spot the Differences free?

Spot the Differences is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Happy Differences is rated higher. Happy Differences averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Spot the Differences averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

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

Both Happy Differences and Spot the Differences show ads.

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

Happy Differences ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spot the Differences every 2 weeks. Most recently, Happy Differences was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spot the Differences on September 26, 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.*