# Search & Find vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects at every 3 weeks against Search & Find's every 3 months. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 839) and review sentiment (60% vs 51%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search & Find sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 13K ratings behind it against 839, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Search & Find's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's.

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search & Find | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 839 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) | [PRIMECORE GAMES, MChJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709325376) |

## 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 Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure by searching for hidden objects across hundreds of beautiful levels. Collect treasures, train your brain, and enjoy a calming experience with pleasant music. Play offline and discover new content with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Thousands of hidden objects, Treasure collection, Relaxing music, Offline play, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Challenging but rewarding
- 🕹️ Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Short time limit
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small objects
- 🤔 Unclear progression/goals

**Reported bugs**

- Ads with inappropriate content
- Glitches causing game to restart

**Requested features**

- Increase number of objects to find
- Add zoom/magnification feature
- Remove timer or make it optional
- Provide more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search & Find free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

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

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Search & Find averages 4.5 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Search & Find or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Search & Find and Hidden Objects show ads.

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

Search & Find ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Most recently, Search & Find was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 17, 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.*