Hideaways vs Hamster Inn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hideaways
Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover human stories in this reimagined spot-the-difference game. Enjoy a calm challenge that exercises attention and memory while immersing yourself in atmospheric music and gentle narratives.
- Beautifully crafted worlds
- Handmade atmospheric music
- Untimed scavenger hunts
- 144 human stories
- Calming gameplay
- Attention and memory exercise
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Hideaways is an immaculate take on spot-the-difference games. It unfolds through beautifully crafted worlds, handmade atmospheric music, untimed scavengers, and 144 human stories — gently woven in, where places carry real feeling and stories are discovered, not told. Both a moment of calm and a quiet challenge, Hideaways invites you to slow your breathing, calm your mind, and wander through aesthetic and auditory pleasures — all while gently exercising attention and memory, and inviting reflection on real-life moments and stories.
Hamster Inn
Manage a charming hotel as an adorable hamster innkeeper. Serve unique animal guests, upgrade your rooms, and decorate your inn with stylish items. Witness delightful hamster moments and relax with this cute management simulation game.
- Serve unique animal guests
- Upgrade and decorate hotel rooms
- Collect adorable decorations
- Witness cute hamster moments
- Employ skilled hamster staff
- Relaxing idle gameplay
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Hotel management when you're an adorable, tiny hamster is no easy task. But somebody's gotta squeak'n do it! Open the world's very first Hamster Inn and serve all sorts of cute animal guests. Upgrade and decorate your hotel as you provide 5-star service! With each new room, a flurry of whiskered guests eagerly await your service. Ensure their comfort, upgrade your inn, and witness a cascade of delightful moments in this vibrant inn kawaii game & management sim! Welcome Your Furry Guests - Host a variety of guests: From the traveling hamster musician to the business-hamster-on-the-go, each guest is unique and eager for your attentive service. - Keep your guests happy and earn reputation points. The better your service, the more guests will want to check-in! - React quickly to the needs of your tiny patrons to ensure a steady flow of new guests, keeping your inn bustling and lively. Upgrade & Design Your Inn - Begin with a humble inn and expand to a luxurious hamster haven with a variety of rooms and services. - Decorate with style: Choose from countless furniture and decoration items to give your inn a unique touch. - Employ skilled staff from the hamster world, from the meticulous cleaner to the skilled chef, ensuring the utmost comfort for your guests. - As your reputation grows, unlock new rooms and features to enhance your inn's charm. Collect Adorable Decorations & Items - Engage in a delightful hunt to collect unique items that give your inn a personal touch. - From classical paintings to modern décor, make your inn a reflection of your style and flair. - Show off your collection to friends and fellow innkeepers. Let your creativity shine and be the talk of the hamster world! Delight in Hamster Moments - Witness countless adorable moments as hamsters enjoy their stay, from a relaxing nap in a cozy bed to enjoying a gourmet meal. - Capture these moments with your camera and preserve memories of your furry friends. - Engage in delightful interactions with your guests, understanding their unique stories and backgrounds. Idle & Relax - Settle into the rhythm of managing your inn, letting the adorable antics of your guests melt your stress away. - With soothing music and vibrant animations, Hamster Inn is your perfect escape to a world of charm and relaxation. - Perfect for those seeking a calming game with a touch of strategy and a whole lot of cuteness! So, are you ready to dive into the world of whiskers, tiny paws, and cozy inns? Your delightful journey as an innkeeper awaits. Welcome to Hamster Inn, where every day is an adorable adventure!
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Verdict
Hideaways and Hamster Inn both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Hamster Inn's written reviews are positive against 44% of Hideaways's. Hamster Inn also leads on chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hideaways sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hamster Inn sells 18 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 — 4.7 for Hideaways against 4.8 for Hamster Inn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Hideaways's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hamster Inn's.
Hideaways ships an update monthly, Hamster Inn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hideaways | Hamster Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | 90.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | 6.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #156 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 794 MB | 315 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RoadRocks | HyperBeard Inc. |
Customer experience
Hideaways
Hamster Inn
User reviews
Hideaways
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing music
- 🧠 Challenging yet engaging puzzles
- 🕰️ No time limits or pressure
- 💆♀️ Calming and stress-relieving experience
Room to improve
- 🔍 Differences can be hard to spot at times
- 🚫 Frequent ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs on certain levels
- 🔍 Issues with level progression and saving progress
Hamster Inn
From 6.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🐹 Cute and adorable characters
- 👍 Relaxing and casual gameplay
- 🚀 Optional ads for rewards
- 💎 Decent progression without spending money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with staff functionality and progression
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases for some items
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay after a while
Bugs and requests
Hideaways
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes during tutorial
- Differences not registering correctly
- Levels not loading properly
- Issues with screen size and layout
Requested features
4 requests- Option to disable background music
- Ability to save progress within a level
- More level variety and increased difficulty
- Cross-device syncing of progress
Hamster Inn
Reported bugs
3 issues- Food levels resetting on app restart
- Fishing instructor disappearing
- Ads not closing properly
Requested features
4 requests- More themes and areas to unlock
- Ability to automate certain tasks
- Increased gem/currency earn rates
- More guest/staff variety
In-app purchases
Hideaways
- TRICKLE(5 hints)$0.99
- BREEZE(10 hints)$1.99
- DUET$1.99
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- FOUNT(20 hints)$2.99
- LUCID LENS$2.99
- DELUGE(50 hints)$4.99
- Grand W.$6.99
Hamster Inn
- 10 Tickets Pack$0.99
- 40k Seeds$0.99
- 80k Seeds Pack$0.99
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- 20 Gems Pack$1.99
- 24 Tickets Pack$1.99
- Recharger Pack$2.99
- 150k Seeds$2.99
- 300k Seeds Pack$2.99
- Starter Pack$3.99
- 100 Gems Pack$7.99
- 1.2M Seeds Pack$9.99
- Sweet Set$9.99
- Love & Friendship Set$9.99
- Tutti Frutti$9.99
- Winter Set$9.99
- Halloween Set$9.99
- Fall Set$9.99
- Love is Love Set$9.99









