Comparison

Castle Secrets vs Hidden Objects

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

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About

Castle Secrets

Embark on a medieval adventure to find hidden objects within a castle. Solve quests, defeat beasts, and uncover secrets to save the kingdom from an ancient evil. Utilize special tools and collect items to progress through the story.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects
  • Complete quests
  • Level up by defeating beasts
  • Use special search tools
  • Collect hundreds of items
  • Unlock new castle rooms
Features
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The ancient order of the Hildegards has been fighting the forces of Evil since the beginning of time. Is their rule almost over? The prophecy that predicts the End of Days is coming true… The Head of the Order, Aaron Hildegard, has been betrayed and kidnapped by his own brother! The kingdom has been overrun by beasts. But the Prophecy states that one day the chosen hero will come to the rescue of the once great Order, wielding an ancient weapon of great power to turn the tides of war! – LOOK FOR HIDDEN OBJECTS! – Search for objects hidden all around a medieval castle! Explore the living room, butler’s room, kitchen, library and unlock even more rooms in the castle! Certain rooms will be opened to you once you’ve gained specific artifacts. Search by word, silhouette or in Night Mode. The more energy you have the longer you will be able to search for objects! – USE SPECIAL SEARCH TOOLS! – Special search tools will help you find objects faster! Magnifying lenses will show you where items are located, other tools will freeze time, find 5 items at once and increase your chances of finding collection items and more. – COMPLETE QUESTS! – Complete special tasks and quests in order to advance and complete collections! You can also trade items in order to complete collections. Main Features • LOOK for Hidden Objects! • COMPLETE tons of quests! • LEVEL UP by defeating beasts! • HINTS available if necessary! • INCLUDES mini-games and daily prizes! • COLLECT hundreds of special items! • UNLOCK new castle rooms and SPECIAL achievements!

About

Hidden Objects

Immerse yourself in a chilling hidden object adventure set in a sinister city. Explore eerie locations, find hidden items, and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a terrifying legend before a looming festival seals your fate.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Unravel city secrets
  • Mystical riddles and puzzles
  • Story of dread and suspense
  • Multiple endings
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City Legends: The Witness in the Rye – a terrifying harvest awaits! It’s harvest time, but something sinister lurks in the fields… Immerse yourself in the thrilling hidden object games, where every shadow hides a clue, and every secret could be your last. Explore the sunless city, find hidden objects, and unravel a chilling narrative woven with object finding games. As the unsolved mysteries games unfold, your choices will determine your fate. Will you uncover the truth behind the mystical riddles, or will the land claim you as its own? The autumn breeze brings you to the sunless city of Darkwood, where you intend to find some inspiration and finish your new horror book in peace. You hear many tourists have come to these parts, fascinated by talk of the miraculous properties of local crops, although few people hear of their return afterward... Nevertheless, the gray of the sky and the red rye fields are bewitching! One can say, they have become something of a muse for the not-so-hospitable locals. So beware. The harvest festival is approaching and I'm afraid by that time you won't be able to leave the city. · Hidden Object Gameplay! Search through eerie locations and find hidden objects that will help you uncover the truth behind Darkwood’s terrifying legend. Explore haunted mansions, abandoned barns, solve crimes and mysteries in our thrilling hidden object games! · Unravel Darkwood’s Secrets! Discover spine-chilling legends and experience the horrors of this town firsthand. Solve unsolved mysteries games by piecing together cryptic notes, speaking with residents, and finding disturbing evidence hidden in the shadows. Can you escape before the Harvest Festival seals your fate? · Mystical Riddles & Puzzles! Test your detective skills with a variety of intricate puzzles and mystical riddles that hold the key to the town’s dark past. From deciphering coded messages to unlocking cursed chests, every challenge will bring you one step closer to solving Darkwood’s most sinister unsolved mysteries games! · A Story of Dread and Suspense! Your decisions define your journey in this heart-pounding object finding games adventure. The deeper you dig, the more horrifying secrets you’ll uncover. With multiple endings and spine-tingling twists, only the bravest will survive this hidden object games nightmare! Dare to step into the haunted town of Darkwood? Download the free trial of the "City Legends: The Witness in the Rye" and test your courage! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Castle Secrets4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Castle Secrets at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Castle Secrets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Castle Secrets sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Castle Secrets's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Secrets ships an update weekly, Hidden Objects every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Castle Secrets versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle SecretsHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (221 ratings)4.7 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better106
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size830 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoyBits Co Ltd.DO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Castle Secrets

All ratings220 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral18.3%
Negative18.8%

Hidden Objects

All ratings81 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Castle Secrets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing items and progress
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incorrect object names
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More rooms and levels
  • Improved collection system
  • Better tutorial and guidance
  • Faster energy recharge

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Castle Secrets

One-time15
  • 5 Gold plus Bonus Minus$0.99
  • Food for Lori$0.99
  • Scattering of Gold$1.99
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  • Scattering of Silver$1.99
  • First Time Gold Buyer Offer$2.99
  • First Time Silver Buyer Offer$2.99
  • Sack of Silver$4.99
  • Sack of Gold$4.99
  • Casket of Gold$9.99
  • 10 Chargers of each type$9.99
  • +50 Energy$9.99
  • 10 Weapons of Each type$9.99
  • Chest of Gold$19.99
  • Ark of Gold$49.99
  • Safe of Gold$99.99
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$0.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$5.99
  • Full Game Unlock$7.99
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  • Unlock$8.99
  • Buy deluxe$9.99

Questions

Is Castle Secrets free?
Castle Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castle Secrets or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Castle Secrets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.
Do Castle Secrets or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Castle Secrets does not.
Which is updated more often, Castle Secrets or Hidden Objects?
Castle Secrets ships an update weekly, and Hidden Objects every 4 months. Most recently, Castle Secrets was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 30, 2026.

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