Comparison

Hidden Objects New York Quest vs Association Master

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects New York Quest

Embark on a virtual treasure hunt across iconic New York City locations. Discover hundreds of hidden objects through various engaging gameplay modes. This brain-training puzzle adventure offers over 30 levels with real NYC photos.

Highlights
  • Explore 10 New York neighborhoods
  • Over 30 challenging levels
  • Find hundreds of NYC-themed objects
  • Four distinct gameplay modes
  • Zoom and drag to find objects
  • Bonus rounds with unlimited hints
Features
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Ultimate New York City Treasure Hunt! Spy 100’s of NYC Hidden Objects. Play through 10 Different New York Neighborhoods! 30+ Levels! Your Adventure Journey awaits! Tour around the Map from Central Park to Times Square. Pick Your BIG Apple World! Hidden Objects New York City FUN! Brain Training and Puzzle Challenges. Real Photos of Manhattan, Subway, Times Square, Brooklyn, Wall Street, Central Park, Upper Eastside, Upper Westside, Battery Park, Greenwich Village, more! Beautifully designed Hidden Objects game! Variety of Game Play. Find All Objects in NYC Worlds and earn a Flag on the Map! Explore New York Worlds: Midtown, Brooklyn, Battery Park, Wall Street, Greenwich Village, Times Square, Upper Westside, Upper Eastside, Central Park & Bonus Statue of Liberty! Discover the excitement of this World-Famous City without leaving your home. Find New York City themed objects like yellow cabs, NYC sports memorabilia, Statue of Liberty, pizza and more. 4 Ways to Play- Gather, Word, Image, Challenge. Bonus Rounds with Unlimited Hints & Unlimited Time – Empire State of Mind! A MUST for Hidden Object Fans! Levels vary from easy to difficult. A Fun, Object Quest App for Hidden Object, Puzzle, Spot the Difference, Seek & Find, Brain and Word Fans! Brain Challenging Adventure in the BIG Apple! Hidden Objects – New York City features: 30+ Levels Zoom to Find Objects Hints & Timed Challenges Drag & Zoom Scene to Search for Objects Touch Backgrounds to Move Up & Down Missing Letters, Scrambled Words & Bonus Objects (Words Highlighted in Different Color) Find Objects by Words or Pictures Real NYC Photos with 100’s of Objects 4 Ways to Play- Challenge, Gather, Word, Image Bonus Round - Unlimited Hints & Time Artistically Crafted Levels Instructions: Select World from Main Map Select 4 Ways to Play & See Game for Instructions Successfully Complete 4 Ways to Play & Earn a Marker Flag on Main Map Bonus- 18 Bonus Rounds. Unlimited Hints. Unlimited Time. Just Relax!

About

Association Master

A fast-paced visual puzzle game that challenges your observation and logic skills. Discover hidden associations between characters and objects, grouping them into sets based on shared visual or thematic connections before time runs out. It's easy to learn but offers increasing difficulty to sharpen your pattern recognition.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced visual logic gameplay
  • Discover hidden associations
  • Hundreds of unique characters and themes
  • Time-based challenges
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Brain training
Features
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Welcome to Association Master, a fast-paced visual puzzle game where observation, logic, and quick thinking come together. Your challenge is to discover hidden associations between characters and objects, then group them into perfect sets. Each correct group shares a common visual or thematic connection — from outfits and styles to professions, personalities, or subtle visual details. Look closely, think fast, and uncover patterns hidden in plain sight. Easy to start but increasingly challenging, every level pushes your brain to recognize connections faster while the clock keeps ticking. The more you play, the sharper your pattern recognition becomes. Can you master the art of association? How to Play Tap and select matching tiles Find the hidden connection between items Group 4 related characters together Complete all sets before time runs out Features - Fast-paced visual logic gameplay - Discover clever hidden associations - Hundreds of unique characters and themes - Time-based challenges that test quick thinking - Smooth controls and satisfying animations - Increasing difficulty to train your brain Perfect for players who enjoy brain teasers, pattern recognition games, and relaxing yet challenging puzzles. Think faster. Spot smarter. Become the Association Master.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects New York Quest4 screens
Association Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Association Master at Free against Hidden Objects New York Quest's $5.99. Association Master also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (403 vs 1). Hidden Objects New York Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Association Master is free to download; Hidden Objects New York Quest costs $5.99 up front. Association Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects New York Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hidden Objects New York Quest against 4.9 for Association Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Association Master has 403 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects New York Quest ships an update every 26 months, Association Master every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hidden Objects New York Quest versus Association Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects New York QuestAssociation Master
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (403 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1403 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainfull, LLC5CHAU MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Hidden Objects New York Quest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Association Master

All ratings398 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Objects New York Quest

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Association Master

One-time11
  • Coin1$1.99
  • Failed Bundle$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
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  • Coin2$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • No ads pack$11.99
  • Coin3$15.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Large Bundle$29.99
  • Coin4$29.99
  • Coin5$54.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects New York Quest free?
Hidden Objects New York Quest costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Association Master free?
Association Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects New York Quest or Association Master?
Hidden Objects New York Quest is rated higher. Hidden Objects New York Quest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Association Master averages 4.9 from 403 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects New York Quest or Association Master have ads?
Association Master shows ads; Hidden Objects New York Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects New York Quest or Association Master?
Hidden Objects New York Quest ships an update every 26 months, and Association Master every 10 days. Most recently, Hidden Objects New York Quest was updated on October 19, 2026 and Association Master on October 25, 2026.

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