# Dream Hopper vs Hideaways Wonders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dream Hopper at 90% against Hideaways Wonders's 49%. Dream Hopper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dream Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dream Hopper's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's.

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Hopper | Hideaways Wonders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #178 | **#76** |
| Size | 317 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Music, #195 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Music, #132 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Hopper free?

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

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dream Hopper or Hideaways Wonders?

Dream Hopper is rated higher. Dream Hopper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Dream Hopper or Hideaways Wonders have ads?

Both Dream Hopper and Hideaways Wonders show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Hopper or Hideaways Wonders?

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dream Hopper was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dream Hopper or Hideaways Wonders?

Dream Hopper currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Hideaways Wonders at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*