# Mine Treasure Challenge vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mine Treasure Challenge at 100% against Hidden Objects's 31%. Mine Treasure Challenge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hidden Objects's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hidden Objects is free to download; Mine Treasure Challenge costs $5.99 up front. Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mine Treasure Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mine Treasure Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mine Treasure Challenge's written reviews are positive against 31% of Hidden Objects's.

Mine Treasure Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Hidden Objects fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Treasure Challenge | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-treasure-challenge/id1632296453/reviews)** | [4.4 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-shadows/id6759252870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 306 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Treasure Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-treasure-challenge/id1632296453)

Explore mysterious mines, gather resources, and craft items to unlock a hidden Treasure Door. Navigate randomly generated areas, battle monsters, and brew potions to aid your quest. The game offers intuitive controls and comprehensive in-game help.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated mine areas, Resource collection and smelting, Potion brewing for buffs, Crafting special keys, Intuitive controls, In-game help and guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-shadows/id6759252870)

Immerse yourself in a dark cinematic thriller where you play a detective hunting a vanished actress. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, repairing props, and decoding clues on a haunted film set. Survive a killer's twisted reality in this suspenseful adventure.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Solve mystery puzzles, Explore haunted film sets, Repair broken props, Uncover killer's script, Story-driven adventure

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mine Treasure Challenge free?

Mine Treasure Challenge costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mine Treasure Challenge or Hidden Objects?

Mine Treasure Challenge is rated higher. Mine Treasure Challenge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.4 from 171 ratings.

### Do Mine Treasure Challenge or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Mine Treasure Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mine Treasure Challenge or Hidden Objects?

Mine Treasure Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Hidden Objects fortnightly. Most recently, Mine Treasure Challenge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hidden Objects on November 3, 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.*