# Clutter IX vs Big City

The clearest difference is ads: Big City at none against Clutter IX's shown. Big City also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 114). Clutter IX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clutter IX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Big City sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clutter IX against 4.5 for Big City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big City has 1.6K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Clutter IX's written reviews are positive against 46% of Big City's.

Clutter IX ships an update every 3 months, Big City every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clutter IX | Big City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-ix-clutter-ixtreme/id1503028190/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 938 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Big City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377)

Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Explore over 50 cities, Find hidden objects, Discover landmarks, Challenging puzzles, USA journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections

**Requested features**

- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clutter IX free?

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

### Is Big City free?

Big City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clutter IX or Big City?

Clutter IX is rated higher. Clutter IX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Big City averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Clutter IX or Big City have ads?

Clutter IX shows ads; Big City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clutter IX or Big City?

Clutter IX ships an update every 3 months, and Big City every 9 months. Most recently, Clutter IX was updated on October 15, 2026 and Big City 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.*