# A4 vs Simba Hide&Seek

A4 and Simba Hide&Seek both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Simba Hide&Seek's written reviews are positive against 42% of A4's. A4's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (738 vs 162). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A4 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Simba Hide&Seek sells 6 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 A4 against 4.7 for Simba Hide&Seek. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of A4's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simba Hide&Seek's.

A4 ships an update weekly, Simba Hide&Seek monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A4 | Simba Hide&Seek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a4-run-away-challenge/id1522699276/reviews) | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simba-hide-and-seek/id6448848310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ip investment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689946227) | [Pimpochka Games TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535432253) |

## What reviewers say

### A4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a4-run-away-challenge/id1522699276)

Guide A4 and friends to escape relentless haters in a fast-paced running game. Collect likes and views to increase popularity, unlock new heroes and zones, and upgrade characters. Utilize powerful boosters to set new records and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Escape from haters, Collect likes and views, Unlock new heroes and zones, Upgrade characters, Challenge friends, Use powerful busters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Кобяков | $0.99 | one-time |
| Спецназовец | $0.99 | one-time |
| Зеленка | $0.99 | one-time |
| Киндер | $0.99 | one-time |
| Пустыня | $0.99 | one-time |
| Котлетка | $0.99 | one-time |
| Герой - Король Рок'н'Ролла | $0.99 | one-time |
| Отключить рекламу | $1.99 | one-time |
| Купить 500 лайков | $1.99 | one-time |
| Влад | $3.99 | one-time |
| Купить 1500 лайков | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Entertaining for casual players
- ⭐ Well-received by content creator fans
- 😄 Enjoyable once you get used to mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Performance issues on older/weaker devices
- 🐛 Game crashes or won't launch
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🌐 Language barrier - limited Russian content

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't launch on certain devices (iPhone)
- Compatibility issues with older phones
- Login/access problems for some users

**Requested features**

- Russian-language videos and content
- Better optimization for low-end devices
- Reduced ad frequency


### Simba Hide&Seek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simba-hide-and-seek/id6448848310)

Engage in a thrilling hide-and-seek adventure. Play as a cat hiding as an object or as a hunter searching for hidden cats. Collect items to unlock new customization options and enjoy exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Play as hiding cat or searching hunter, Hide as an object, Search for hidden cats, Take photos with phone, Collect coins and keys, Unlock costumes and decorations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duckman costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Batman costume | $2.99 | one-time |
| Costume "Vampire" | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A4 free?

A4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simba Hide&Seek free?

Simba Hide&Seek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A4 or Simba Hide&Seek?

Simba Hide&Seek is rated higher. A4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Simba Hide&Seek averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.

### Do A4 or Simba Hide&Seek have ads?

Both A4 and Simba Hide&Seek show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A4 or Simba Hide&Seek?

A4 ships an update weekly, and Simba Hide&Seek monthly. Most recently, A4 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simba Hide&Seek on October 16, 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.*