# Search & Find vs Hidden Journey 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Journey 2 at 20K against Search & Find's 990. Hidden Journey 2 also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search & Find sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Journey 2 sells 12 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 Search & Find against 4.6 for Hidden Journey 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Journey 2 has 20K ratings behind it against 990, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Search & Find's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Journey 2's.

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search & Find | Hidden Journey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (990 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 990 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Search & Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914)

Embark on a relaxing search adventure with beautifully detailed, hand-illustrated pictures. Test your detective skills to find hidden objects in various themes and explore a quirky world. Get hints and rewards as you uncover every item.

**Highlights:** Hand-illustrated pictures by published artist, Intuitive touch controls, Pinch and zoom for detail, Hint system available, Rewards for spotting objects, Variety of themes and scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snack Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Magic Pack. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins + no ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Man City Pack. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1130 coins. | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fantastic graphics and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Easy to play and intuitive
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access more levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, screen freezes)
- 🤖 Aggressive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Some items too similar to find
- 🤯 Frustrating when screen touches register as wrong guesses

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased coins/levels not being awarded
- Game progress being reset after each session
- Certain items impossible to select or find

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Ability to earn coins/stars without paying
- Option to disable hints and clues
- Improved color contrast for color-blind players
- Smoother screen scrolling and panning


### Hidden Journey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to find hidden objects in intricate scenes. Solve picture puzzles, use your investigative skills, and boost your concentration with this engaging seek-and-find game. Enjoy a variety of challenges, including spot the differences and finding identical items.

**Highlights:** Search for highlighted items, Solve picture puzzles, Spot the differences, Find identical items, Use helpful boosters, Win stars for prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Simple Pack (7) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7700 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Juicy Pack (15) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 22000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (20) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack (30) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads and forced video ads
- 🔍 Some objects hard to see or identify
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Objects not registering as found correctly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads or reduce ad frequency
- Ability to enlarge or zoom in on objects
- More variety in levels and scenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search & Find free?

Search & Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Journey 2 free?

Hidden Journey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Search & Find or Hidden Journey 2?

Hidden Journey 2 is rated higher. Search & Find averages 4.5 out of 5 from 990 ratings, while Hidden Journey 2 averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Search & Find or Hidden Journey 2 have ads?

Both Search & Find and Hidden Journey 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Search & Find or Hidden Journey 2?

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Search & Find was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hidden Journey 2 on October 26, 2026.

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