Comparison

Hidden Stuff vs Shut The Box

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Stuff

Discover a stylish and relaxing hidden object game. Search through artistic mosaics to find themed items, with no time limits or pressure. Enjoy beautiful illustrations and a calming puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Artistic hidden object puzzles
  • Themed item collections
  • No time limits or attempt limits
  • Zoom functionality
  • Hint system
  • Over 700 illustrated items
Features
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► A STYLISH ANTISTRESS HIDDEN OBJECT GAME Looking for a beautiful game world to relax and have fun in? Want a simple but satisfying puzzle game that combines easily mastered mechanics with elegant, artistic design and subtle gameplay variations that enhance your playing and aesthetic experience? Then this could be exactly what you’re looking for – a uniquely stylish and original hidden object game where every single level is a gorgeous and relaxing work of art. • Hiding in the shadows: Each level of the game requires you to search through a mosaic of different items that form a silhouette, which reveals itself only once you find them all. • Variations on a theme: The items in each level are themed according to the silhouette that contains them, adding an extra element to the puzzle experience. • Always a little different: Depending on a level, you may be required to find hidden objects from the list, one by one, or by matching images. • Take your time: There are neither time limits nor limits on the number of attempts you can make, so you can keep trying to find items without any pressure for the ultimate antistress gaming experience. • Take a closer look: If you can’t see the items you need when looking at the whole artwork, zoom in on individual sections for a closer look – you’ll also be able to better appreciate the beautiful design of each single item. • For art’s sake: The exceptional quality of the artwork with each item beautifully designed, and each mosaic carefully constructed using subtle variations in colour and object size, enhances the game’s antistress qualities, making it a charming and stylish place to spend time in. • Life’s rich pageant: There’s always something new to admire with over 700 beautifully illustrated items to search for, ranging from wildlife to toys, from musical instruments to pastries and much more. • Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? If you really got stuck in finding the hidden objects in a puzzle, use the Hints tool to slowly focus in on the item you’re looking for. • Endless antistress: There are up to 1000 different puzzles to play through, each a unique work of art in its own right, ensuring you’ll always have a place to escape to and relax while searching for hidden items. ► PART PUZZLE GAME, PART ART THERAPY If you’re eager to find a puzzle game that’s genuinely relaxing, with graphics to feast your eyes on and simple mechanics that nonetheless feature enough variation to keep you engaged and entertained for hours of stress-relieving puzzle fun, then this is the game for you. If you value aesthetic beauty and a calm playing experience over constant excitement and artificial stimulation, then download the game now and discover a whole world of puzzle fun and relaxation.

About

Shut The Box

Experience a classic dice game with a pirate theme. Roll dice to match numbers on the board, testing your luck and strategy. Customize your dice and enjoy a minimal ad experience.

Highlights
  • Physical dice simulation
  • Customizable dice designs
  • Skill and chance gameplay
  • Pirate theme
  • Minimal ads
Features
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Originating in the 12th century, Shut the Box eventually became a favorite among the pirates and sailors during the "Golden Age" of piracy. As with all sea-faring traditions, it spread far and wide across the world and Shut The Box has become popular in many countries. -Physical dice simulations recreates the feel of rolling the dice across the board. -Customize your dice with a constantly growing library of free, paid and rewarded dice designs. -Simple to learn but difficult to master, this is as much about luck as it is strategy. -Minimal ads in the game. In fact, there's only one ad and you can remove it for a small fee. Do you have what it takes to win the game favored by Blackbeard and Calico Jack? Yarrr...there be rough seas ahead...

Screenshots

Hidden Stuff4 screens
Shut The Box2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shut The Box at weekly against Hidden Stuff's every 2 months. Shut The Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Hidden Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hidden Stuff sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Shut The Box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shut The Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Stuff has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Stuff ships an update every 2 months, Shut The Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Stuff versus Shut The Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden StuffShut The Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB447 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSayGames LTDSpecterCorp, Inc

Customer experience

Hidden Stuff

All ratings18,219 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral16.8%
Negative31.7%

Shut The Box

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

Bugs and requests

Hidden Stuff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Daily challenges not updating
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Incorrect items being shown

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to pay and remove ads
  • Improved monthly/daily challenge updates
  • More varied and challenging levels
  • Better item identification and descriptions
  • Volume controls

Shut The Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Hidden Stuff

One-time8
  • No ADs$2.99
  • No ADs$4.99
  • 10 Hints Pack + No ADs$4.99
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  • 10 Hints Pack$4.99
  • 25 Hints Pack + No ADs$9.99
  • 25 Hints Pack$9.99
  • 140 Hints Pack + No ADs$49.99
  • 140 Hints Pack$49.99
4 purchases

Shut The Box

One-time4
  • English$0.99
  • Animated Blue Magic Dice$0.99
  • Schnauzer Love Dice$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99

Questions

Is Hidden Stuff free?
Hidden Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shut The Box free?
Shut The Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Stuff or Shut The Box?
Shut The Box is rated higher. Hidden Stuff averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Shut The Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hidden Stuff or Shut The Box have ads?
Both Hidden Stuff and Shut The Box show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Stuff or Shut The Box?
Hidden Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and Shut The Box weekly. Most recently, Hidden Stuff was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shut The Box on November 3, 2026.

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