# Picture Hunt vs Hidden Journey 2

Picture Hunt and Hidden Journey 2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Hidden Journey 2's written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's. Hidden Journey 2 also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Journey 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Journey 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Picture Hunt's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Journey 2's.

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Hunt | Hidden Journey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) | [AZUR INTERACTIVE GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780)

Engage your brain with a fast-paced puzzle game where you search beautiful scenes for hidden objects. Choose between timed challenges or a relaxed pace. Hints are available to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics and locations, Hundreds of hidden objects, Brain-sharpening challenges, Hint system available, Zoom functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and detailed scenes
- ⏱️ Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Glowing objects make the game too easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels are frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Backwards/mirrored images in later levels
- Game crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off glowing objects
- Ability to replay or choose levels
- Removal of timer and ads for paid version


### Hidden Journey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to find hidden objects in intricate scenes. Solve picture puzzles, use your investigative skills, and boost your concentration with this engaging seek-and-find game. Enjoy a variety of challenges, including spot the differences and finding identical items.

**Highlights:** Search for highlighted items, Solve picture puzzles, Spot the differences, Find identical items, Use helpful boosters, Win stars for prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Simple Pack (7) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7700 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Juicy Pack (15) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 22000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (20) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack (30) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads and forced video ads
- 🔍 Some objects hard to see or identify
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Objects not registering as found correctly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads or reduce ad frequency
- Ability to enlarge or zoom in on objects
- More variety in levels and scenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Hunt free?

Picture Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Journey 2 free?

Hidden Journey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Hunt or Hidden Journey 2?

Hidden Journey 2 is rated higher. Picture Hunt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Hidden Journey 2 averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Picture Hunt or Hidden Journey 2 have ads?

Both Picture Hunt and Hidden Journey 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Hunt or Hidden Journey 2?

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Picture Hunt was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hidden Journey 2 on October 30, 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.*