# Spot 5 Differences vs Spot the Differences

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spot 5 Differences at 52K against Spot the Differences's 7. Spot 5 Differences also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Spot the Differences's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot 5 Differences sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Spot the Differences sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spot the Differences holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot 5 Differences has 52K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spot 5 Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, Spot the Differences every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot 5 Differences | Spot the Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-find-it/id6754019329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


### Spot the Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-find-it/id6754019329)

Engage your observation skills with this relaxing puzzle game. Explore beautiful scenes, find subtle differences between two images, and enjoy a daily mental workout. Features zoom, hints, and hundreds of levels for all ages.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of beautiful levels, Relaxing gameplay with calm music, Brain-challenging puzzles, Zoom and hint features, HD graphics and vibrant images, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piles of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spot the Differences free?

Spot the Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spot 5 Differences or Spot the Differences?

Spot the Differences is rated higher. Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Spot the Differences averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Spot 5 Differences or Spot the Differences have ads?

Both Spot 5 Differences and Spot the Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spot 5 Differences or Spot the Differences?

Spot 5 Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spot the Differences every 2 months. Most recently, Spot 5 Differences was updated on October 21, 2026 and Spot the Differences on October 9, 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.*