# Detective Katy vs Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Katy at 4.6 against Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object's 3.7. Detective Katy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (180 vs 6). Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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 Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Katy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Katy has 180 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Detective Katy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object's.

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Katy | Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmes-hidden-object/id6748382055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 371 MB | 591 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) | [KAHA INNOVATION COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807437678) |

## 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


### Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmes-hidden-object/id6748382055)

Step into Victorian London to solve original mysteries by finding hidden objects and clues. Sharpen your observation skills in beautifully designed crime scenes and uncover shocking twists. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Original mysteries and cases, Hundreds of hidden object puzzles, Stunning Victorian London environments, Immersive storytelling, Progressive storylines, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Compass 10 Magnifying Glass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hourglass + 10 Compass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Magnifying + 10 Hourglass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Katy free?

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

### Is Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object free?

Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detective Katy or Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object?

Detective Katy is rated higher. Detective Katy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Detective Katy or Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object have ads?

Detective Katy shows ads; Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Katy or Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object?

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object every 2 months. Most recently, Detective Katy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes Hidden Object on October 2, 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.*