Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Bamboozle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

Embark on a thrilling adventure in this hidden object puzzle game. Explore unique themed levels filled with countless items to find. Enjoy various game modes, unlockable content, and challenging puzzles that test your observation skills.

Highlights
  • Themed levels
  • Infinite objects to find
  • Multiple game modes (timed, regular, free)
  • Unlockable content (daily puzzles, quizzes)
  • Hint and bonus buttons
  • Coin-based progression for hidden levels
Features
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▶Calling All Keen-eyed Adventurers! If you’re a fanatic for finding obscured objects, come put your skills to the test in this fantastic hidden object puzzle game: Hidden Objects: The Journey. We’ve upped the game with unique themed levels containing a plethora of objects to search for – don’t miss out! Along the way enjoy the various modes and lots of great unlockable content that will always have you coming back for more. Fun Features: ●Lively Levels: Each level has a distinct theme, such as the four seasons, camping, and more. Within each of them, we’ve hidden objects that look like they might belong there so that you have a proper challenge – no picking out the snowshoe at the beach here! We’re also always working to add more levels so that you never run out of fun. ●Infinite Objects: We’ve packed each level with a huge variety of objects for you to find! Carefully sort through each part of the level to find the various things on your list as you play detective. Thanks to the unique themes of each level, you won’t find yourself having to find the same objects over and over again each time – we’ve made sure to stash tons of exciting items in each level. ●Many Modes: Sometimes you just want to slow down and take your time searching through the hidden pictures for items, while others you may want to test your speed-finding skills under pressure. Here you can have it all – alternate between timed, regular, and free modes to get the best experience and have fun while also taking a break. And don’t forget to turn up your volume if you’re in need of some extra relaxation, and make use of the hints and bonuses buttons in those dire times of need! ●Covert Content: To keep things really exciting you’ll be able to access all sorts of extra unlockable content, ranging from daily puzzles to quizzes and more, on top of the regular levels. Completing levels will also earn you coins, which can then be used to access hidden levels and new scenes. The more you play, the more you’ll have access to. ●Hidden Object Fanatics: Assemble! So if you’re a fan of hidden object games and fancy an exciting challenge, download Hidden Objects: The Journey today to put your searching skills and brain to the test! Go over each unique themed level with a fine-tooth comb and check the found items off your list. Whether you’re aiming to relax or give your eyes a workout, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for here. Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Bamboozle

Compete with a partner or AI to match picture cards, earning extra turns for successful pairs. Customize your challenge level from relaxed to expert. Create private games using your own photos.

Highlights
  • Partner and AI matching gameplay
  • Game Center integration
  • Global player matchmaking
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Custom game creation from photos
Features
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Bamboozle is the ever-popular game where you compete with a partner to match pairs of picture-cards, flipping them over to find matching images. If you're lucky and find two cards that match, you get another go, and keep getting more goes until two cards fail to match and then it's your partner's turn. Sounds familiar? Well, with full integration with Game Center, Bamboozle has now got even better! With Solo Play you can still compete with the App's AI and in Duo Play you can find other players across the World! There are Game Center Leaderboards for both Solo and Duo modes and Achievements to be won as you progress. Bamboozle's AI offers the right level of challenge whether you're a happy-go-lucky gamer or an academic expert with perfect memory! You decide how much challenge you want. For a relaxed game, Bamboozle plays 'blindfolded', just turning over cards randomly. To really test the 'little grey cells' challenge Bamboozle to a game at its 'Hard' or even 'Wicked' skill levels where it sees all the cards that turn over and forgets nothing! There is an In-App Purchase that you can buy to create your own picture games from Images in your Photo Library, entirely private to your device and letting you enjoy your favourite family memories was you play.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Bamboozle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamboozle at 100% against Hidden Objects's 27%. Bamboozle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bamboozle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bamboozle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bamboozle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, Bamboozle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Objects versus Bamboozle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsBamboozle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayGames LTDOpsisoft Limited

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings35,848 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews775 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral17.7%
Negative55.5%

Bamboozle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Quizzes not functioning correctly
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Disappearing or missing items in levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse representation of countries and cultures
  • Ability to save progress and resume games
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Customization options (e.g., difficulty settings, music volume)

Bamboozle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • 3x Compass$0.99
  • 3x Magnet$0.99
  • 3x Magnifying Glass$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Intro Bundle$1.99
  • Magnifying Glass$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Welcome Bundle$9.99
  • Explorer Bundle$29.99
  • Vip Bundle$49.99
2 purchases

Bamboozle

One-time2
  • All Levels$1.99
  • Game Creator$2.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bamboozle free?
Bamboozle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Bamboozle?
Bamboozle is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Bamboozle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Bamboozle have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Bamboozle does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Bamboozle?
Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and Bamboozle weekly. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bamboozle on October 7, 2026.

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