Comparison

Scavenger Hunt! vs Hidden Tales

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

Head to head
About

Scavenger Hunt!

Embark on a captivating search and find adventure where dynamic maps come alive with interactive elements. Collect hidden objects across vibrant scenes to unlock new locations and progress through this engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Dynamic, interactive maps
  • Collect hidden objects
  • Unlock new locations
  • Zoom and swipe controls
  • Variety of game modes
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the scavenger hunt! If you love playing search and find hidden objects games, you have come to the right place! The Scavenger Hunt game is a level-up to the hidden objects genre - our maps are alive! You can see kids playing in the park, athletes working out, grannies blocking cars in a parking jam, all with one common purpose - to distract you from the scavenger hunt! Search and find games have never been this fun! Collect hidden objects throughout the maps on your journey to unlock more locations in the Scavenger Hunt! Hidden pictures are everywhere - under a tree, next to granny, on the roof? Zoom in and swipe through the map to collect all the hidden objects. If search and find games are your jam, you don't want to miss out on Scavenger Hunt! > PLAY the next generation of hidden objects search and find games! > SWIPE through the map and collect all the items. > GET more maps by collecting all the hidden objects. > UNLOCK beautiful new locations with each cleared area!

About

Hidden Tales

Explore mysterious locations and solve challenging puzzles in this immersive hidden object game. Enjoy a relaxing I Spy journey with unique maps designed to keep your brain sharp. Play anywhere, anytime, with no Wi-Fi needed.

Highlights
  • Immersive hidden object gameplay
  • Unique hidden object maps
  • Relaxing and challenging puzzles
  • Play offline, no Wi-Fi needed
  • Intuitive and engaging gameplay
Features
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Discover an immersive hidden object game that blends challenge and calm as you explore mysterious locations. Whether you're a fan of iSpy puzzles, love solving clues, or enjoy search and find games, Hidden Tales has something special for you. UNIQUE HIDDEN OBJECT MAPS Seek and find hidden treasures and hidden objects in scenes inspired by mystical lands and futuristic cities. Enjoy an I Spy journey with each map designed to relax your mind and keep your brain sharp! Every object found makes each adventure even more rewarding, like a personalized hidden object experience. FREE & NO-WIFI NEEDED Find calm in each puzzle as you collect well-hidden objects and progress through levels. With intuitive, relaxing gameplay, Hidden Tales is easy to play yet engaging. Enjoy it anywhere with no wifi needed, making it perfect for trips and offline play. Whether you're on the go or in a no-wifi zone, Hidden Tales offers endless entertainment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scavenger Hunt!4 screens
Hidden Tales4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Tales at 4.9 against Scavenger Hunt!'s 4.4. Hidden Tales also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 27%). Scavenger Hunt!'s advantage is ratings volume (218K vs 20K) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Scavenger Hunt! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Tales sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Tales holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scavenger Hunt! has 218K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Scavenger Hunt!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Hidden Tales's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scavenger Hunt! ships an update weekly, Hidden Tales every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Scavenger Hunt! versus Hidden Tales: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScavenger Hunt!Hidden Tales
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (218K ratings)4.9 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews39.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218K — better20K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size794 MB794 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPopcore GmbHLEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Scavenger Hunt!

All ratings217,735 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews2,980 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.0%

Hidden Tales

All ratings20,206 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews505 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative46.5%

User reviews

Scavenger Hunt!

From 218K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Fun and engaging game
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 💡 Variety of game modes (classic, timed, pairs)

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🕰️ Slow release of new content/levels
  • 🔍 Some items too well hidden to find
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 💰 High cost to remove ads

Hidden Tales

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🎮 Addictive and calming gameplay
  • 🔍 Challenging but not too hard
  • 💎 Cute animations and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • ⏱️ Items take too long to appear
  • 🤔 Suspicious prize wheel
  • 💰 Forced to watch ads to get rewards

Bugs and requests

Scavenger Hunt!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missing item pairs in certain levels
  • Compass/magnifying glass not working as intended
  • Progress/level data being lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Option to turn off timer in timed challenges
  • Ability to earn hints/power-ups without ads
  • Improved shuffling of item locations
  • Better responsiveness and stability

Hidden Tales

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Daily challenge not working
  • Ads cause screen to go black

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new levels and scenes
  • Option to skip ads for rewards
  • Improved progress saving
  • Reduce number of ads

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scavenger Hunt!

One-time10
  • 3x Magnifying Glass Booster$0.99
  • 2x Magnifying Glass$0.99
  • Almost There Magnifier$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 10x Magnifying Glass Boost$2.99
  • 7x Compass$2.99
  • 7x Magnifying Glass$2.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Small no Ads bundle$7.99
  • 8x Every Booster$10.99
  • Traveler Basic Bundle$15.99
10 purchases

Hidden Tales

Subscriptions3
  • Hidden Club - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Hidden Club - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Hidden Club - Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • Hidden Secrets$0.99
  • Hidden Box$1.49
  • Small Pointer Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Small Magnet Pack$1.99
  • Treasure Box$3.99
  • Choose One - All$7.49
  • No Ads Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Scavenger Hunt! free?
Scavenger Hunt! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Tales free?
Hidden Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scavenger Hunt! or Hidden Tales?
Hidden Tales is rated higher. Scavenger Hunt! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218K ratings, while Hidden Tales averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.
Do Scavenger Hunt! or Hidden Tales have ads?
Both Scavenger Hunt! and Hidden Tales show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scavenger Hunt! or Hidden Tales?
Scavenger Hunt! ships an update weekly, and Hidden Tales every 11 days. Most recently, Scavenger Hunt! was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hidden Tales on November 8, 2026.

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