# Dark Riddle vs Simba Hide&Seek

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simba Hide&Seek at monthly against Dark Riddle's every 6 months. Simba Hide&Seek also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 78%). Dark Riddle's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 162). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Riddle sells 8 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.

Simba Hide&Seek holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Riddle has 3.5K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dark Riddle's written reviews are positive against 86% of Simba Hide&Seek's.

Dark Riddle ships an update every 6 months, Simba Hide&Seek monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Riddle | Simba Hide&Seek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574/reviews) | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simba-hide-and-seek/id6448848310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAGA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703067326) | [Pimpochka Games TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535432253) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Riddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574)

Embark on a first-person adventure to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of a suspicious neighbor. Explore an interactive city, collect items, and overcome traps to reach a mysterious basement.

**Highlights:** First-person adventure, Interactive environment, Puzzle solving, Uncover secrets, Collect items, Overcome obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| +250 Golden Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| +5 Inventory Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| +750 Golden Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| +2500 Golden Apples | $7.99 | one-time |
| +5000 Golden Apples | $9.99 | one-time |
| +10000 Golden Apples | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique horror/stealth concept
- 🚀 Runs well on mobile devices
- 😄 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔧 Issues with controls and mechanics
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of polish and refinement

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashes when entering certain areas
- Items not working as intended or getting stuck
- Inconsistent enemy AI and detection
- Progression issues and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more hiding spots and gameplay depth
- Improve graphics and visual presentation
- Provide controller support
- Fix recurring bugs and glitches


### 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 Dark Riddle free?

Dark Riddle 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, Dark Riddle or Simba Hide&Seek?

Simba Hide&Seek is rated higher. Dark Riddle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Simba Hide&Seek averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.

### Do Dark Riddle or Simba Hide&Seek have ads?

Both Dark Riddle and Simba Hide&Seek show ads.

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

Dark Riddle ships an update every 6 months, and Simba Hide&Seek monthly. Most recently, Dark Riddle was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simba Hide&Seek on September 2, 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.*