# Oxytone vs Hideaways Wonders

The clearest difference is ads: Oxytone at none against Hideaways Wonders's shown. Oxytone also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 72) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oxytone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hideaways Wonders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Oxytone's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oxytone | Hideaways Wonders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 157 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OxGames Kamil Wdowczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673677185) | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) |

## What reviewers say

### Oxytone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183)

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure designed for relaxation and mental exploration. Master strategic tile placement to create long paths and impressive combinations, with 99 challenges and unlockable themes for a deep, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle adventure, Tranquil escape, 99 challenges, Unlockable colorful themes, 12 meticulously designed maps, Strategic tile placement, Immersive sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound effects
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🚫 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear game objectives and lack of instructions
- 🔄 Game progress lost when switching apps
- 👁️ Strains eyesight during extended play
- ⏱️ Excessive menu navigation between games
- 📸 Cannot screenshot or view completed puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and refuses to reopen
- Progress lost when leaving app mid-game
- Achievement unlock not triggering (Quick Mode)
- Trophy not awarded for completed challenges
- Freezing on iPad Pro, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Tutorial or instructional videos explaining gameplay
- Ability to save mid-game progress
- Quick replay/restart button without menu navigation
- Zoom out feature to see more of the board
- Replay functionality to review completed puzzles


### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Music, #116 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oxytone free?

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

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Oxytone or Hideaways Wonders?

Hideaways Wonders is rated higher. Oxytone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Oxytone or Hideaways Wonders have ads?

Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Oxytone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Oxytone or Hideaways Wonders?

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Oxytone was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on September 24, 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.*