# Sporcle vs Hidden Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sporcle at 35% against Hidden Magic's 0%. Sporcle also leads on chart position (#28 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Hidden Magic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hidden Magic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sporcle ships an update monthly, Hidden Magic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sporcle | Hidden Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) | [Hoop-Dee-Doo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769004118) |

## What reviewers say

### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Trivia, #41 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


### Hidden Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-magic/id6692629321)

Transform theme park visits into engaging adventures with a detective game that turns waiting times into opportunities for discovery. Explore parks for hidden icons and unique theming, earning points and competing with friends.

**Highlights:** Hidden Mickey detective game, Theming pin scavenger hunts, In-queue beacon challenges, Villains League leaderboards, Points and ranking system, Multi-park support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Disneyland Paris | $5.99 | per month |
| Universal Orlando | $9.99 | per month |
| Disney World | $12.99 | per month |
| Three Flashes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three Beacons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten Flashes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten Beacons | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Is Hidden Magic free?

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

### Do Sporcle or Hidden Magic have ads?

Sporcle shows ads; Hidden Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sporcle or Hidden Magic?

Sporcle ships an update monthly, and Hidden Magic every 2 days. Most recently, Sporcle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hidden Magic on October 6, 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.*