# ZHU vs Hidden Gem

ZHU and Hidden Gem are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. ZHU sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hidden Gem sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZHU | Hidden Gem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [anatoliy lavrenishyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/983404496) | [Thomas Damiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719220515) |

## What reviewers say

### ZHU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zhu/id1622659420)

An interactive storybook app for young children featuring charming tales of garden creatures and forest spirits. It offers read-along, listening, and play modes with engaging illustrations and original music. Available in multiple languages, it's perfect for travel as it works offline.

**Highlights:** Interactive illustrations, Read, listen, and play modes, Original music and voice acting, Multiple language support, Offline functionality, Child-friendly content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZHU for 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| ZHU for 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 day pass. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 day pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| ZHU for 7 days | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Gem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-gem-3d-book/id6473574945)

Experience a magical 3D children's story with animated graphics, sound, and interactive elements. This unique reading adventure follows three little pigs and a bird with a bathing problem. Designed for young children, it offers a fresh way to enjoy storytelling.

**Highlights:** 3D animated graphics, Original storyline, Interactive elements, Sound effects, Children's storybook format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donut donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avocado brunch donation | $2.49 | one-time |
| Sushi roll donation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZHU free?

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

### Is Hidden Gem free?

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

### Do ZHU or Hidden Gem have ads?

Neither ZHU nor Hidden Gem shows ads.

---

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