# Picture Hunt vs Hidden Object Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Object Games at 79% against Picture Hunt's 44%. Hidden Object Games also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (148K vs 6K). Picture Hunt's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hidden Object Games holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object Games has 148K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Picture Hunt's written reviews are positive against 79% of Hidden Object Games's.

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Hidden Object Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Hunt | Hidden Object Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews) | **[4.9 (148K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games-find-it/id6474999714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **148K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) |

## 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 Object Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games-find-it/id6474999714)

Engage your brain with this free hidden object puzzle game. Seek and find countless items across diverse scenes, from cartoons to vintage themes. Relax and enjoy a stress-free experience with optional hints and zoom features.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Brain training puzzles, Variety of scenes and themes, Hint system, Zoom functionality, Relaxing gameplay without timers, Seasonal events and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Colorful and cute visuals
- 💡 Helps train attention and observation skills
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Some objects too hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Magnifying glass and back arrow can hide objects

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not registering correctly
- Ads getting stuck and preventing progress
- Game freezing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to purchase ad-free version
- Option to zoom in on objects
- Tracking progress and achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Hunt free?

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

### Is Hidden Object Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Hunt or Hidden Object Games?

Hidden Object Games is rated higher. Picture Hunt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Hidden Object Games averages 4.9 from 148K ratings.

### Do Picture Hunt or Hidden Object Games have ads?

Both Picture Hunt and Hidden Object Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Hunt or Hidden Object Games?

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hidden Object Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picture Hunt was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hidden Object Games on November 8, 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.*