# Detective Katy vs The Hidden Truths

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Katy | The Hidden Truths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hidden-truths/id6446231068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 371 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) | [Hidden Lake Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614076542) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

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.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


### The Hidden Truths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hidden-truths/id6446231068)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Big Coins Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Katy free?

Detective Katy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Hidden Truths free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Detective Katy or The Hidden Truths?

Detective Katy is rated higher. Detective Katy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while The Hidden Truths averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.

### Do Detective Katy or The Hidden Truths have ads?

Both Detective Katy and The Hidden Truths show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Katy or The Hidden Truths?

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Hidden Truths monthly. Most recently, Detective Katy was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Hidden Truths on October 16, 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.*