# Hidden Objects vs Scavenger Hunt

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects at 4.6 against Scavenger Hunt's 3.6. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 59) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Scavenger Hunt's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Scavenger Hunt sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 1.4K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 71% of Scavenger Hunt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Scavenger Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-cat-paradise/id1634439568/reviews)** | [3.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 987 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHB Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449688752) | [TWIGFUN STUDIO INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612766474) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-cat-paradise/id1634439568)

Search and find hundreds of hidden objects in charming, illustrated scenes. Discover cats engaging in hilariously human activities like skiing, surfing, and dining. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free scavenger hunt with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Seek and find 100 hidden items per scene, Cats doing human activities, 8 unique illustrated locations, No time limits or pressure, Relaxing gameplay with soothing music, Beautifully illustrated and animated scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and relaxing game
- 👍 No time limits or pressure
- 🚀 Ads can be skipped quickly
- 🎨 Lovely graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (getting stuck on levels)
- 💰 No option to earn hints, only buy them
- ⏱️ Frequent ad interruptions
- 🔍 Some hidden objects hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Hidden objects not appearing as expected
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and scenes
- Ability to earn free hints
- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Improved object placement and visibility


### Scavenger Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312)

Explore diverse worlds and locations by seeking out hidden objects in detailed, hand-drawn scenes. This game challenges you to find scattered items within hundreds of objects, offering a fun and relaxing experience for all ages. Enjoy immersive gameplay with zoom capabilities and helpful tips.

**Highlights:** Explore diverse worlds and locations, Seek and find scattered hidden objects, Stunning hand-drawn and animated scenes, Zoom in/out for better viewing, In-game tips available, Automatic progress saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 💡 Unique and challenging levels
- 🧠 Helps develop observation skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Inability to progress to new levels
- 🔇 No option to disable sound/music
- 🔍 Some objects are too small to find

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/magnifiers not working as expected
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Items disappearing or not registering as found

**Requested features**

- Add a paid ad-free version
- Implement a level progression system
- Allow users to control sound and music
- Increase the size of smaller objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Scavenger Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Scavenger Hunt?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Scavenger Hunt averages 3.6 from 59 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Scavenger Hunt have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Scavenger Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Scavenger Hunt?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scavenger Hunt 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.*