Hidden Folks+ vs Nekograms+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Folks+
Explore charming, hand-drawn miniature worlds to find hidden characters and objects. Interact with the environment to uncover secrets and progress through levels. Enjoy a unique audio experience with numerous sound effects.
- Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
- Hundreds of targets to find
- Unique sound effects
- Interactive environments
- Multiple color modes
- iMessage stickers
Read full descriptionHide full description
Game of the Year (2017) on the App Store! Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!! A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Tap a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area. ------/ Game Features /------ - 32 hand-drawn areas - 300+ targets to find - 2000+ mouth-originated sound effects - 500+ unique interactions - 3 color modes: normal, sepia, and night mode - 22 languages (translated by the community) - 100+ iMessage stickers - iCloud synchronisation ------/ Need help? /------ You can always email game designer Adriaan de Jongh: https://adriaan.games
Nekograms+
Guide adorable cats to sleep by solving unique puzzles that combine nonogram and sliding mechanics. Collect stars by completing levels efficiently and explore different game modes, including daily challenges and an endless mode.
- Guide cats to sleep
- Nonogram and sliding puzzle mechanics
- Collect all stars
- Daily puzzle mode
- Endless mode
- 160 levels across 4 worlds
Read full descriptionHide full description
FALL 2026 UPDATE It's time to celebrate the arrival of Fall with three seasonal events over the next three months: Mushroom Forest Event (September) - Watch Autumn leaves fall on your daily stroll through the Mushroom Forest. - Earn the 'Autumn Leaves' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event. Spooksville Event (October) - Ghostly cats haunt a spooky graveyard - Earn the 'Candy Collector' achievement by collecting all the candy hidden throughout the game - Earn the 'Goosebumps' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event Harvest Feast Event (November) - Gather around the table for the Harvest Feast – a time for reflection and giving thanks - Earn the 'Pumpkin Pie' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event Earn the seasonal 'Fall Badge' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during each Fall event — Help all the cats get to sleep in this adorable puzzle game. Featuring novel mechanics based on nonograms and sliding puzzles. Nekograms is easy to learn but does get challenging! GET THE CATS TO SLEEP Cats only sleep on cushions. Complete a level by helping all the cats get to sleep. SOLVE THE DAILY PUZZLES Play a new puzzle every day and meet the cat of the day! Start with the Warm-up Puzzles, play the Daily Puzzle, and try your hand at the Daily Challenge. COLLECT ALL THE STARS Earn stars by completing levels in the fewest number of moves. Achieve 3 stars in every level. ENDLESS MODE Enjoy endless gameplay in Endless Mode and ascend through different states of cat consciousness. FEATURES - Original puzzle mechanics - Daily Puzzles Mode - 160 levels over 4 unique worlds - Over 15 different cat breeds - Original soundtrack - Endless Mode
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nekograms+ at every 5 weeks against Hidden Folks+'s every 11 months. Hidden Folks+'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 123) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidden Folks+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks+ has 12K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Hidden Folks+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Nekograms+'s.
Hidden Folks+ ships an update every 11 months, Nekograms+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Folks+ | Nekograms+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | 4.5 (123 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews — better | 84.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 123 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 572 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adriaan de Jongh | Hungry Sky Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Hidden Folks+
Nekograms+
User reviews
Hidden Folks+
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Adorable and interactive scenes
- 🎨 Unique hand-drawn art style
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and casual experience
- 🔊 Amusing sound effects
Room to improve
- 🔍 Some items are very small and hard to find
- 🤔 Clues can be cryptic or unhelpful
- 🔋 Game can drain battery quickly
Nekograms+
From 123 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😻 Cute and adorable design
- 🧠 Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
- 😌 Stress-free gameplay experience
- ✨ Clean and pleasing user interface
- 🚫 Ad-free experience
Room to improve
- 📈 Repetitive level design
- 🤔 Too hard for some players
- ⏳ Limited moves can be restrictive
- 😕 Lack of hints or solutions
- 📉 Gets boring quickly for some
Bugs and requests
Hidden Folks+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress sometimes gets reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Hint system or option to get help
- Ability to zoom in/out on scenes
- More levels and content updates
Nekograms+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blank screen on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Portrait mode only
Requested features
15 requests- More levels needed
- Add more real levels
- Unlock cat skins for different rounds
- Add a clue or help feature
- Add a restart button on the main game screen
Show 10 moreShow fewer
- Add daily puzzle challenges
- Add hidden achievements
- More aspects to the game (e.g., blankets to go over cats)
- Breeding feature for exotic cats and kittens
- Difficulty setting
- Tutorial for new players
- Customize cats and decorate maps
- Add bonus levels without credits
- Cafe customization and interaction with cats
- More levels in endless mode
In-app purchases
Hidden Folks+
No in-app purchases
Nekograms+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidden Folks+ free?
Is Nekograms+ free?
Which has better reviews, Hidden Folks+ or Nekograms+?
Do Hidden Folks+ or Nekograms+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hidden Folks+ or Nekograms+?
Other comparisons
