# Hidden Object Vacation vs Hidden Object

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Object at 67% against Hidden Object Vacation's 23%. Hidden Object also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Hidden Object Vacation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Vacation sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Object sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hidden Object Vacation's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hidden Object's.

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Object every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Vacation | Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-sleeping-beauty/id1529303914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **66.7% 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 | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## 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


### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-sleeping-beauty/id1529303914)

Embark on a magical journey through the dreams of Sleeping Beauty. Search for hidden objects in beautifully detailed scenes, collect story fragments, and uncover secrets. Enjoy calm gameplay, lovely visuals, and optional challenges at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Search for hidden objects, Explore charming scenes, Collect story fragments, Discover secrets, 360° panoramas and 3D scenes, Tasks, chests, and rewards, Free hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack:  All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎨 Beautiful scenes
- ⏱️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Paywall to progress
- 🔍 Difficult to find objects
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on last level
- Inability to go back to previous levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay from the beginning
- Option to disable hints
- More diverse scenes and backgrounds
- Improved screen layout and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Vacation free?

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

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

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

Hidden Object is rated higher. Hidden Object Vacation averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Hidden Object averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.

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

Hidden Object shows ads; Hidden Object Vacation does not.

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

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Object every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Object Vacation was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hidden Object on October 29, 2026.

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