# Differences vs Happy Differences

The clearest difference is ads: Differences at none against Happy Differences's shown. Differences also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Happy Differences's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 602). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Happy Differences sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Differences has 6.4K ratings behind it against 602, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Differences's written reviews are positive against 78% of Happy Differences's.

Differences ships an update every 2 months, Happy Differences every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences | Happy Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-them-all/id1541154295/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences/id1670817236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 602 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) | [New Story Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468607831) |

## What reviewers say

### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-them-all/id1541154295)

Engage in a visual challenge by comparing two images to find subtle discrepancies. Compete globally in tournaments, collect unique items, and enjoy hundreds of levels. This game sharpens focus and trains your brain.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures to find differences, Compete in global tournaments, Assemble unique collections, Play fun bonus games and events, Hundreds of levels, Use hints for clues

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1100 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2200 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Multiplayer experience with global players
- 🧩 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- ⏰ Great time-passing entertainment
- 🎮 Addictive and fun mechanics
- 🧠 Nostalgic appeal for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 UI scaling issues on iPad devices
- 🐛 Progress loss after app updates
- 🐛 Level progression stuck/frozen
- 💬 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 🎯 Hint feature obstructs game view

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and coins lost after updates
- Level progression stuck at certain levels
- Hint light bulb covers picture making differences invisible
- Picture too small on iPad for gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current end game
- Game update/new content


### Happy Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences/id1670817236)

Engage in a relaxing picture puzzle game with no time limits. Explore over 100 diverse images, from cosmic scenes to underwater worlds, and train your memory by spotting subtle differences. Utilize helpful hints when you get stuck.

**Highlights:** No time limit, Over 100 pictures, Memory training, Hint button, Diverse image themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No AD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 500 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2500 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $86.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Clear and colorful graphics
- 👍 Fun game to play
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Beautiful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Colors too light
- 🕰️ Too easy
- 🛑 Ads in the middle of a level

**Reported bugs**

- Game shuts down before completing a level

**Requested features**

- Add sound
- Improve stability to prevent game shutdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences free?

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

### Is Happy Differences free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Differences or Happy Differences?

Differences is rated higher. Differences averages 4.8 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while Happy Differences averages 4.6 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Differences or Happy Differences have ads?

Happy Differences shows ads; Differences does not.

### Which is updated more often, Differences or Happy Differences?

Differences ships an update every 2 months, and Happy Differences every 5 days. Most recently, Differences was updated on September 22, 2026 and Happy Differences on September 27, 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.*