Comparison

Hidden Stuff vs Spark Unleashed

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

Spark Unleashed

Navigate a minimalist world, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this endlessly challenging arcade game. Master intuitive controls, evolve your character, and grab power-ups to overcome obstacles and corruption.

Highlights
  • Endless, challenging gameplay
  • Simple one-finger controls
  • Evolving character
  • Power-ups and obstacles
  • Haptic feedback
  • Clean graphics
Features
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Welcome to the vibrant, minimalist world of Spark! Dive into a simple, fun, and endlessly challenging arcade game designed for quick bursts of excitement and satisfying play. As Spark, your goal is to navigate a dynamic world, collect valuable points, and survive as long as you can. But it’s not as easy as it sounds—the challenge grows as you progress! SIMPLE MECHANICS, DEEP CHALLENGE With intuitive drag-to-move controls, anyone can start playing instantly. Master your movement to dodge tricky walls and outmaneuver unexpected obstacles. EVOLVE AND POWER UP! The longer you last, the more you evolve! Watch Spark transform as your score climbs. Grab awesome power-ups to help you on your journey: Speed Boost: Zip through at lightning speed and heal from corruption. Shield: Become invincible for a short time and smash through walls. BEWARE THE VIRUS Watch out for the corruption! Getting hit by a virus will slow you down. But don't worry—find a boost to cleanse the corruption and get back in the action! A TRULY FIDGETY EXPERIENCE Designed for iPhone, and iPad, Spark provides an immersive experience with finely-tuned haptics that let you feel every collection, and impact. Paired with a great sound, it’s the perfect game to relax and focus. Features: Endless, challenging gameplay that is different every time. Simple and responsive one-finger controls. An evolving character that changes as you get better. Exciting power-ups and challenging obstacles. Beautiful, clean graphics and smooth performance. Satisfying haptics and sounds for a true fidgety feel. This is just the beginning for Spark. Download now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Hidden Stuff4 screens
Spark Unleashed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spark Unleashed at none against Hidden Stuff's 8. Spark Unleashed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Hidden Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Spark Unleashed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark Unleashed 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Stuff versus Spark Unleashed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden StuffSpark Unleashed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayGames LTDAjayarvind Balasubramanian

Customer experience

Hidden Stuff

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

Spark Unleashed

All ratings2 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

Spark Unleashed

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
None

Spark Unleashed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Stuff free?
Hidden Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark Unleashed free?
Spark Unleashed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Stuff or Spark Unleashed?
Spark Unleashed is rated higher. Hidden Stuff averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Spark Unleashed averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hidden Stuff or Spark Unleashed have ads?
Hidden Stuff shows ads; Spark Unleashed does not.

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