# Hidden Object Vacation vs Wild West

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wild West at 59% against Hidden Object Vacation's 23%. Wild West 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 4 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 Wild West sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wild West holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hidden Object Vacation's written reviews are positive against 59% of Wild West's.

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, Wild West every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Vacation | Wild West |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-west-hidden-object-games/id1544817442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 150 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


### Wild West

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-west-hidden-object-games/id1544817442)

Step into the role of a detective in a futuristic Wild West town. Investigate a stolen treasury and a kidnapped sheriff by collecting clues, talking to witnesses, and searching for hidden objects to uncover the mystery. Explore unique locations and interact with intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Detective investigation gameplay, Hidden object searching, Story-driven clues and new locations, 360-degree panoramic locations, Collectible rewards, Cyberpunk western theme

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great pace and variety
- 💡 Refreshing hidden object game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🔌 Dark/dim graphics
- 🔌 Poor graphics quality

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty seeing objects
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Improve graphics quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Vacation free?

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

### Is Wild West free?

Wild West is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Wild West is rated higher. Hidden Object Vacation averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Wild West averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

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

Wild West shows ads; Hidden Object Vacation does not.

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

Hidden Object Vacation ships an update fortnightly, and Wild West every 4 months. Most recently, Hidden Object Vacation was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wild West on October 29, 2026.

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