# Holiday Rush Timer vs Scavenger Hunt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Holiday Rush Timer at 100% against Scavenger Hunt's 33%. Holiday Rush Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Scavenger Hunt's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 8). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scavenger Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Holiday Rush Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Holiday Rush Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scavenger Hunt has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Holiday Rush Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scavenger Hunt's.

Holiday Rush Timer ships an update every 22 months, Scavenger Hunt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holiday Rush Timer | Scavenger Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holiday-rush-timer/id1534334968/reviews)** | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-object/id6737982079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hachisoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/365533755) | [DoDo Game Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604391608) |

## What reviewers say

### Holiday Rush Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holiday-rush-timer/id1534334968)

This app serves as a timer and scorekeeper for a holiday-themed search and find game. Players race to collect points by finding ornaments on a Christmas tree game board. It supports using official game ornaments, family ornaments, or a combination of both.

**Highlights:** Timer functionality, Scorekeeping, Supports official ornaments, Supports family ornaments, Supports mixed ornaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scavenger Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-object/id6737982079)

Engage in thrilling 1v1 scavenger hunts, racing opponents to find hidden objects in unique locations. Create custom hunts with personalized clues and locations for an endlessly discoverable adventure. Sharpen your observation skills in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** 1v1 Multiplayer Mode, Customizable Maps, Intuitive Gameplay, Offline Play Available, Gorgeous Maps & Themes, Endless Fun

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mix Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pathfinder Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Detective Big Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Seeker Big Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Detective Giant Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Seeker Giant Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Holiday Rush Timer free?

Holiday Rush Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scavenger Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Holiday Rush Timer or Scavenger Hunt?

Holiday Rush Timer is rated higher. Holiday Rush Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Scavenger Hunt averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do Holiday Rush Timer or Scavenger Hunt have ads?

Scavenger Hunt shows ads; Holiday Rush Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Holiday Rush Timer or Scavenger Hunt?

Holiday Rush Timer ships an update every 22 months, and Scavenger Hunt every 8 days. Most recently, Holiday Rush Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scavenger Hunt on October 24, 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.*