# Special Squad vs Hidden Objects

Special Squad and Hidden Objects both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Special Squad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects's. Special Squad also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Special Squad sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Special Squad against 4.7 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Special Squad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects's.

Special Squad ships an update every 5 months, Hidden Objects every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Squad | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-squad/id1593817100/reviews) | **[4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-above-the-law/id6740539818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 778 MB | 911 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HFG ENTERTAINMENTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494267166) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-squad/id1593817100)

Engage in a story-driven detective role-playing game where you assist a secret agent in solving complex murder cases. Solve tricky puzzles, find clues, and bring criminals to justice in this challenging escape room experience.

**Highlights:** Investigate murder cases, Point and click room escape gameplay, Story-driven narrative, Examine clues and analyze evidence, Solve logical puzzles, Mini-game puzzles and achievements

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Your Reward Video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 22 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 33 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Hints from offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 130 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 Hints from offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 155 hints and adsfree | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 175 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-above-the-law/id6740539818)

Engage in a thrilling crime investigation as an undercover detective. Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and make life-changing decisions to bring a criminal mastermind to justice. Unravel mysteries and collect clues in this intense detective game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object finding, Intricate puzzle solving, Undercover detective gameplay, Branching narrative decisions, Evidence collection, Achievement unlocking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Special Squad free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Special Squad or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Special Squad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do Special Squad or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Special Squad and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Special Squad or Hidden Objects?

Special Squad ships an update every 5 months, and Hidden Objects every 8 months. Most recently, Special Squad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 28, 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.*