# Hidden World vs Lost Horizon (2017)

Hidden World and Lost Horizon (2017) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Hidden World's written reviews are positive against 59% of Lost Horizon (2017)'s. Hidden World also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). Lost Horizon (2017)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hidden World costs $1.99 and Lost Horizon (2017) $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden World against 4.6 for Lost Horizon (2017). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 85 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Hidden World's written reviews are positive against 59% of Lost Horizon (2017)'s.

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, Lost Horizon (2017) monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden World | Lost Horizon (2017) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-world/id515840296/reviews) | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2017/id1301257809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fire Maple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/344925243) | [Animation Arts Creative Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/848269384) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-world/id515840296)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Explore a magical land through a hidden portal in your uncle's house. Solve puzzles, collect items, and uncover mysteries with beautiful hand-painted graphics and an original soundtrack. This adventure game offers a captivating journey into another world.

**Highlights:** Beautiful hand-painted graphics, Item collection and puzzle solving, Original soundtrack and sound effects, In-game journal for clues, Dynamic map of explored areas, Complete hint system, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧩 Clever puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging
- 🏰 Immersive fantasy world

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Too short
- 🔔 Bell puzzle glitch
- 🚫 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bell puzzle not unlocking
- Game freezing on piano puzzle

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay
- More challenging puzzles
- Faster hint system
- Ability to skip opening animation


### Lost Horizon (2017)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2017/id1301257809)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure set in 1936 Tibet. Follow a former British Air Force pilot as he searches for a missing expedition, racing against a Nazi task force.

**Highlights:** Classic point 'n click adventure, Challenging riddles, Captivating story, Optimized for mobile touch controls, Handcrafted visuals, Fully localized and dubbed cut scenes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great story and adventure
- 💡 Engaging puzzles and challenges
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🗣️ High-quality voice acting
- ⏳ Long gameplay duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes and freezes
- ❌ Technical issues and bugs
- 🗣️ Long and sometimes tedious dialogues
- 🤔 Illogical or obscure puzzle solutions
- 🖼️ Graphical glitches and screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game freezes at various points
- No sound or audio issues
- Black screen after intro video
- Inventory missing

**Requested features**

- Better walkthroughs for difficult puzzles
- Improved UI scaling for different screen sizes
- More language options (e.g., Spanish subtitles)
- Updates to fix persistent bugs
- Option to skip cutscenes more effectively


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden World free?

Hidden World costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lost Horizon (2017) free?

Lost Horizon (2017) costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden World or Lost Horizon (2017)?

Lost Horizon (2017) is rated higher. Hidden World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Lost Horizon (2017) averages 4.6 from 85 ratings.

### Do Hidden World or Lost Horizon (2017) have ads?

Neither Hidden World nor Lost Horizon (2017) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden World or Lost Horizon (2017)?

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, and Lost Horizon (2017) monthly. Most recently, Hidden World was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lost Horizon (2017) on October 26, 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.*