Comparison

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool vs 3D Hidden Object Challenge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool

This game challenges you to drag and rotate blocks to complete intricate puzzles. With over 1,000 levels and no time limits, it offers a relaxing yet stimulating brain workout. Your progress is automatically saved, and you can compete with others on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Drag and rotate blocks
  • Over 1,000 levels
  • No time limits
  • Automatic save
  • Leaderboard
  • Brain teaser
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Play Block Puzzles like never before with IQ Puzzle Swimming Pool - It's so easy and fun, anyone can do it! HOW TO PLAY : • Drag the blocks into the board to complete the puzzles. • Blocks can be rotated. • No time limits! Take your time! FEATURES : • Simple gameplay you can master in seconds, but be warned! Levels can get tricky! • Over 1,000 levels to get your brain going all day long! What a BRAIN stretch! • Perfect brain-teaser & perfect for small pockets of time • Play stress-free! Your game will automatically save. • Leaderboard. ***************************************************** Please note that IQ Puzzles+ Swimming Pool is a completely FREE puzzle game. It’s free to download and play, but some in-game items will require payment.

About

3D Hidden Object Challenge

Features
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Collect all of the hidden objects in each of 12 scenes. Scenes can be completed in any order. Each time you start a level it selects random assortment of items to find,. Some scenes have multiples of the same object or pairs of objects which might be different colors. Some scenes require you to find a tool to help uncover the hidden objects in that level. Each scene also has a hidden coin. Collect all 12 to unlock the secret scene. Easy to use camera and touch controls. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with the new Apple’s M1 Silicon chip with easy to use keyboard and mouse controls. Special thanks to the National Videogame Museum.

Screenshots

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool4 screens
3D Hidden Object Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool at Free against 3D Hidden Object Challenge's $2.99. IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 23 months). 3D Hidden Object Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool is free to download; 3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99 up front. IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Hidden Object Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool ships an update every 6 months, 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool versus 3D Hidden Object Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIQ Puzzle SwimmingPool3D Hidden Object Challenge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEOPOP Inc.Magnin & Associates

In-app purchases

8 purchases

IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool

One-time8
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ad$1.99
  • Unlock Hard Mode$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 25 Hints$4.99
  • 60 Hints$9.99
  • 125 Hints$19.99
  • 275 Hints$49.99
  • 600 Hints$99.99
None

3D Hidden Object Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool free?
IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Hidden Object Challenge free?
3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool or 3D Hidden Object Challenge have ads?
IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool shows ads; 3D Hidden Object Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool or 3D Hidden Object Challenge?
IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool ships an update every 6 months, and 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. Most recently, IQ Puzzle SwimmingPool was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Hidden Object Challenge on October 27, 2026.

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