Comparison

3D Hidden Object Challenge vs Pair Find

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3D Hidden Object Challenge

Features
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Collect all of the hidden objects in each of 12 scenes. Scenes can be completed in any order. Each time you start a level it selects random assortment of items to find,. Some scenes have multiples of the same object or pairs of objects which might be different colors. Some scenes require you to find a tool to help uncover the hidden objects in that level. Each scene also has a hidden coin. Collect all 12 to unlock the secret scene. Easy to use camera and touch controls. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with the new Appleโ€™s M1 Silicon chip with easy to use keyboard and mouse controls. Special thanks to the National Videogame Museum.

About

Pair Find

Features
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Pairs is a matching game. Simply touch any object on the screen to reveal the object behind it. Memorize it and its location and then try to find its twin. Thirty two different levels that increase a bit in difficultly as you level up. Family friendly content. Complete all the matches and see the background image!

Screenshots

3D Hidden Object Challenge4 screens
Pair Find4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pair Find at Free against 3D Hidden Object Challenge's $2.99. Pair Find also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 23 months). 3D Hidden Object Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Pair Find is free to download; 3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Hidden Object Challenge ships an update every 23 months, Pair Find every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
3D Hidden Object Challenge versus Pair Find: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Hidden Object ChallengePair Find
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size259 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnin & AssociatesAlain Turenne

In-app purchases

None

3D Hidden Object Challenge

No in-app purchases

None

Pair Find

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Hidden Object Challenge free?
3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pair Find free?
Pair Find is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Hidden Object Challenge or Pair Find have ads?
Pair Find shows ads; 3D Hidden Object Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Hidden Object Challenge or Pair Find?
3D Hidden Object Challenge ships an update every 23 months, and Pair Find every 10 days. Most recently, 3D Hidden Object Challenge was updated on September 11, 2026 and Pair Find on September 16, 2026.

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