# Hidden Journey 2 vs Bright Objects・Find the Hidden

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bright Objects・Find the Hidden at every 3 weeks against Hidden Journey 2's every 2 months. Bright Objects・Find the Hidden also leads on ratings volume (116K vs 20K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Journey 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Hidden Journey 2 against 4.7 for Bright Objects・Find the Hidden. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bright Objects・Find the Hidden has 116K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Hidden Journey 2's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bright Objects・Find the Hidden's.

Hidden Journey 2 ships an update every 2 months, Bright Objects・Find the Hidden every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Journey 2 | Bright Objects・Find the Hidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550/reviews) | **[4.7 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-objectsfind-the-hidden/id1542613280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **116K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 386 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Cleverside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578703765) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bright Objects・Find the Hidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-objectsfind-the-hidden/id1542613280)

Engage in a unique hidden object game with a fresh gameplay mechanic. Search for items across thousands of levels, daily challenges, and diverse categories. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time pressure, perfect for training focus and lifting your mood.

**Highlights:** Over 7,000 levels, Daily new challenges, Zoom functionality, Flexible difficulty, Hint system, No time pressure, 16 diverse categories

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Bright Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Time Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack - 20 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Explore hidden objects | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack with 50 Hints! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack - 120 Hints! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bonus - 300 Hints! | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Bright and colorful graphics
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure
- 🎨 Variety of art styles and puzzle types
- 💡 Ability to choose difficulty level
- 🕰️ No intrusive timers or lives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Small object icons difficult to see
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Zoom function not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when ads are shown
- Inability to restore purchases after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Ability to magnify or zoom in on object icons
- More high-difficulty (50+ objects) puzzles
- Ability to track progress and completed puzzles
- Orientation support for landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Journey 2 free?

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

### Is Bright Objects・Find the Hidden free?

Bright Objects・Find the Hidden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Journey 2 or Bright Objects・Find the Hidden?

Bright Objects・Find the Hidden is rated higher. Hidden Journey 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Bright Objects・Find the Hidden averages 4.7 from 116K ratings.

### Do Hidden Journey 2 or Bright Objects・Find the Hidden have ads?

Both Hidden Journey 2 and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Journey 2 or Bright Objects・Find the Hidden?

Hidden Journey 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Journey 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden on October 20, 2026.

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