# Scavenger Hunt! vs Hidden Tales

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scavenger Hunt! | Hidden Tales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (218K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt/id1613687713/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **39.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 794 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [LEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723451531) |

## What reviewers say

### Scavenger Hunt!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt/id1613687713)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3x Magnifying Glass Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2x Magnifying Glass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Almost There Magnifier | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x Magnifying Glass Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7x Compass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7x Magnifying Glass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small no Ads bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8x Every Booster | $10.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Basic Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Club - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Secrets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Box | $1.49 | one-time |
| Small Pointer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Choose One - All | $7.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Daily challenge not working
- Ads cause screen to go black

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*