# Castle Secrets vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ads: Castle Secrets at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Castle Secrets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Hidden Objects's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Secrets sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Castle Secrets against 4.3 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 363 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Castle Secrets's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Objects's.

Castle Secrets ships an update weekly, Hidden Objects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Secrets | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-secrets-hidden-object/id510590887/reviews)** | [4.3 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-twilight-town/id919998383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **363** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 830 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Secrets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-secrets-hidden-object/id510590887)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Gold plus Bonus Minus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food for Lori | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scattering of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scattering of Silver | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Gold Buyer Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Time Silver Buyer Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Casket of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Chargers of each type | $9.99 | one-time |
| +50 Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Weapons of Each type | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ark of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great hidden object game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow energy recharge
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unclear instructions
- 🔍 Difficult to find objects

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More rooms and levels
- Improved collection system
- Better tutorial and guidance
- Faster energy recharge


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-twilight-town/id919998383)

Uncover dark secrets and solve mysteries in a town filled with supernatural intrigue. Combine hidden object scenes with city-building elements to investigate crimes, manage resources, and protect citizens from vampires and werewolves.

**Highlights:** Explore richly detailed hidden object scenes, Solve clever puzzles and mini-games, Build and manage your town, Complete magic collections, Investigate supernatural crimes, Choose sides in vampire vs. werewolf war

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Chest New | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ammolites | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold 10000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (75 Ammolites and10000 gold) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magical Chest New | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (Ammolites 100 + Gold 20000) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 75 and Bonus 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 25000 and Bonus 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack (Ammolites 100 + Gold 30000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 150 and Bonus 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 50000 and Bonus 3750 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 375 and Bonus 38 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold 125000 and Bonus 12500 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Interesting and addictive
- 👍 Lots of variety and things to do
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy runs out too quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after updates
- Inability to sync progress across devices
- Disappearing items and incomplete searches

**Requested features**

- Faster energy recharge rate
- More free ways to earn resources
- Improved optimization for smaller screens


## Frequently asked 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?

Castle Secrets is rated higher. Castle Secrets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.3 from 363 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 3 months. Most recently, Castle Secrets was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 18, 2026.

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