# Search & Find vs bARTChristmas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bARTChristmas at none against Search & Find's 12. bARTChristmas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Search & Find's advantage is ratings volume (839 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search & Find sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. bARTChristmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

bARTChristmas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Search & Find has 839 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, bARTChristmas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search & Find | bARTChristmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartchristmas/id1591814021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **839** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 360 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) | [Istvan Bartucz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519206534) |

## 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


### bARTChristmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartchristmas/id1591814021)

This app offers a festive Christmas experience, focusing on creating memories and sharing gifts. It aims to bring joy and cheer during the holiday season, replacing an older application with enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Christmas gift experience, Memory creation, Gift sharing, Festive holiday theme, Replaces older app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search & Find free?

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

### Is bARTChristmas free?

bARTChristmas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Search & Find or bARTChristmas?

bARTChristmas is rated higher. Search & Find averages 4.5 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while bARTChristmas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Search & Find or bARTChristmas have ads?

Search & Find shows ads; bARTChristmas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Search & Find or bARTChristmas?

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, and bARTChristmas every 2 months. Most recently, Search & Find was updated on October 16, 2026 and bARTChristmas on October 2, 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.*