# Hidden Object Vacation vs Clutter IX

The clearest difference is rating: Clutter IX at 4.6 against Hidden Object Vacation's 4.1. Clutter IX also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Hidden Object Vacation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Vacation sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Clutter IX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clutter IX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object Vacation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Hidden Object Vacation's written reviews are positive against 13% of Clutter IX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, Clutter IX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Vacation | Clutter IX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671/reviews) | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-ix-clutter-ixtreme/id1503028190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **23.2% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 938 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object Vacation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671)

Embark on a global adventure solving hidden object puzzles. Explore over 150 cities, find thousands of items, and learn fascinating facts about iconic landmarks. Train your brain and compete with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Explore 150+ cities worldwide, Find over 10,000 hidden objects, Learn facts about landmarks, Train your brain, Compete with other players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Travellers club | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and entertaining
- 🌟 Great hidden object game
- 🎨 Bright and colorful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Timed gameplay and lack of relaxed mode
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small objects
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🌐 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game going to black screen after completing levels
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Language settings not persisting

**Requested features**

- Add more countries and levels
- Provide an option to disable timer
- Improve zoom and magnification features
- Offer a truly ad-free paid version


### Clutter IX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-ix-clutter-ixtreme/id1503028190)

Engage in a challenging puzzle adventure with over 1100 levels, featuring classic and new variations. Enjoy addicting gameplay, new objects, music, and randomly generated levels for endless replayability. Customize your experience with flexible options.

**Highlights:** 1100+ puzzles, New Clutter variations, Sliders, Jigsaws, Box Quotes, New objects and music, Brand new gameplay modes, Randomly generated levels

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Vacation free?

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

### Is Clutter IX free?

Clutter IX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object Vacation or Clutter IX?

Clutter IX is rated higher. Hidden Object Vacation averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Clutter IX averages 4.6 from 114 ratings.

### Do Hidden Object Vacation or Clutter IX have ads?

Clutter IX shows ads; Hidden Object Vacation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object Vacation or Clutter IX?

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, and Clutter IX every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Object Vacation was updated on October 16, 2026 and Clutter IX on October 15, 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.*