# W＊RDS vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects at 4.5 against W＊RDS's 2.5. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 2). W＊RDS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W＊RDS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

W＊RDS ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Objects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W＊RDS | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335/reviews) | **[4.5 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-wild-story/id6764571190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 765 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ettore Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289507331) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### W＊RDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335)

A word puzzle game where you deduce a hidden word using logic and elimination. Compete against yourself or friends in multiple languages and difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Deductive word guessing, Vocabulary and logic challenges, Multiple word lengths, Play in English, French, or Italian, Single-player and multiplayer modes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 8-letter level | $0.99 | one-time |
| XL Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Languages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all + UNLIMITED hints | $4.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-wild-story/id6764571190)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a forest ranger to uncover secrets after a wildfire. Find hidden objects, track poachers, and protect wildlife while solving mysteries and restoring nature.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects in pictures, Explore diverse natural environments, Track and solve environmental cases, Rescue and restore wildlife, Uncover ancient secrets and mysteries, Engaging storyline and character interactions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W＊RDS free?

W＊RDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, W＊RDS or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. W＊RDS averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.

### Do W＊RDS or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; W＊RDS does not.

### Which is updated more often, W＊RDS or Hidden Objects?

W＊RDS ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Objects every 3 months. Most recently, W＊RDS was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 19, 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.*