Detective Katy vs The Hidden Truths
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detective Katy
Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.
- Engaging narratives
- Challenging hidden object puzzles
- Interactive investigations
- Exquisite illustrated environments
- Global historical adventures
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Unravel Mysteries in the Royal World! Are you ready to meet Miss Katy, the most renowned royal detective in history? Join her as she tracks down lost objects of different moments and diverse countries. With Detective Katy by your side, embark on an adventure like no other! Key Features: Engaging Narratives: Immerse yourself in captivating storylines as you journey through various historical times. Challenging Puzzles: Test your skills with mind-bending puzzles and hidden object challenges across different countries and periods. Interactive Investigations: Join Miss Katy on her adventures and interact with characters from different cultures and eras. Exquisite Environments: Explore beautifully illustrated scenes that transport you to the heart of each historical setting. Global Adventures: Travel to different countries and experience unique adventures, each with its own challenges and mysteries to uncover. Join Detective Katy's Adventure: Experience the thrill of unraveling mysteries and discovering lost treasures alongside Miss Katy, the favorite detective of royalty! With each new adventure, unlock fascinating stories and uncover hidden secrets. Follow Miss Katy's adventures and stay updated on the latest news and events: Follow Miss Katy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556296656523 Stay connected with Miss Katy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detectivekatygame/ Miss Katy is waiting for you to join her on this epic journey. Are you ready to be a part of history? Download Detective Katy: Hidden Objects now and start your adventure today!
The Hidden Truths
Embark on an interactive story adventure as a detective, solving puzzles and finding hidden objects to uncover city secrets. Your choices shape the narrative and lead to multiple endings.
- Immersive storyline with mystery and intrigue
- Engaging characters with secrets
- Challenging puzzles and critical thinking tests
- Hidden clues to unravel mysteries
- Stunning graphics of Los Angeles
- Multiple endings based on player choices
- High replayability
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Uncover the mysteries that lie beneath everyday life in "The Hidden Truths", the ultimate interactive story game with a unique blend of puzzles, hidden object quests, and gripping narrative mechanics. Step into the shoes of a high-end detective in "The Hidden Truths", an immersive, interactive story game that uniquely combines puzzles, hidden object quests, and engaging narrative mechanics. As the renowned detective, your mission is to uncover secrets that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. Each clue you uncover, every object you find, and every puzzle you solve, leads you closer to revealing the truth. Your decisions and actions will not only steer the story, but also shape the world around you, adding depth and complexity to your narrative journey. FEATURES: - Immersive storyline: Follow a captivating storyline full of mystery and intrigue as you uncover the hidden truths of the city. - Intriguing characters: Interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. - Challenging puzzles: Solve a variety of puzzles and challenges that will test your problem-solving skills and critical thinking. - Hidden clues: Discover hidden clues scattered throughout the game world that will help you unravel the city's mysteries. - Beautiful graphics: Enjoy stunning visuals that bring the city of Los Angeles to life, from its iconic landmarks to its shadowy alleys. - Multiple endings: Your choices and actions throughout the game will affect the outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. - Replayability: With multiple endings and hidden secrets to discover, "The Hidden Truths" offers plenty of replay value. - Easy-to-learn controls: Simple touch-based controls make the game easy to pick up and play, even for newcomers to mobile gaming. Download "The Hidden Truths" today and become the detective the world needs. Can you decipher the puzzles, find the hidden objects, and uncover the truth? Remember, in this world of deceit and intrigue, nothing is as it seems. Prepare for an epic adventure in uncovering The Hidden Truths. Your detective journey begins now! Subscription: Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. You can subscribe to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. The subscription is $4.99 weekly, $39.99 yearly*. You'll be able to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using The Hidden Truths, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detective Katy at 52% against The Hidden Truths's 0%. Detective Katy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). The Hidden Truths's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and The Hidden Truths sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Detective Katy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Detective Katy's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Hidden Truths's.
Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, The Hidden Truths monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detective Katy | The Hidden Truths |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (180 ratings) — better | 4.3 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 180 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 371 MB | 406 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MoraLabs | Hidden Lake Games LLC |
Customer experience
Detective Katy
The Hidden Truths
Bugs and requests
Detective Katy
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5
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- Game freezes after finding all items
- Game not loading
- Takes 3-4 taps to find object
- Stylus/finger input issues
Requested features
10 requests- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters
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- Improve stylus and finger input accuracy
- Reduce ad length
- Remove forced ads
- Fix game loading issues
- Address unfinished game state
The Hidden Truths
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Detective Katy
- Special Offer for You$0.99
- Love-Filled Pack$0.99
- 1500 Gold$0.99
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- Endless Pursuit$0.99
- Mini Pack$1.00
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Endless Pursuit$1.99
- Choose Your Offer!$1.99
- 1 Gold Box$1.99
- Halloween Sale$2.49
- Royal Pack$2.49
- Special Deal$2.99
- 6000 Gold$2.99
- Surprise Offer$2.99
- Hidden Treasure$3.99
- Detective's Toolkit$3.99
- Quick Boost Pack$3.99
- Ad-Free Enjoyment$3.99
- 15,000 Gold$4.99
- Super Saver Pack$4.99
- Special Offer for You$5.99
- 5 Gold Boxes$5.99
- Super Pack$6.00
- The Best Offer!$6.99
- Unique Offer$8.99
- Super Saver Pack$8.99
- Premium Pass$9.99
- Remove Ads$11.99
- Gold Box$11.99
- Black Friday Mega Deal$12.99
- Christmas Treasure$12.99
- Halloween Sale!$14.99
- Find Your Offer!$16.99
- Special Pack$19.99
The Hidden Truths
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Small Coins Pack$4.99
- Medium Coins Pack$9.99
- Big Coins Pack$19.99
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- Super Big Coins Pack$39.99
- Legendary Coins Pack$99.99
Questions
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