# Hidden World vs Darkness and Flame 2

The clearest difference is price: Darkness and Flame 2 at Free against Hidden World's $1.99. Darkness and Flame 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 120). Hidden World's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Darkness and Flame 2 is free to download; Hidden World costs $1.99 up front. Darkness and Flame 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Darkness and Flame 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Darkness and Flame 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Hidden World's written reviews are positive against 89% of Darkness and Flame 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, Darkness and Flame 2 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden World | Darkness and Flame 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-world/id515840296/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkness-and-flame-2/id1577157728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 120 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 88.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fire Maple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/344925243) | [FIVE-BN STUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896557490) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden World

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Darkness and Flame 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkness-and-flame-2/id1577157728)

Embark on an adventure in a fantasy post-apocalyptic world. A young girl with flame powers and her uncle seek to recover lost memories and battle spreading darkness. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and explore stunning locations to save their world.

**Highlights:** Fantasy post-apocalyptic world, Hidden object scenes, Puzzles and mini-games, Collectibles and achievements, Explore over 50 locations, Harness flame power

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 90 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 225 coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging story and graphics
- 👍 Challenging but manageable puzzles
- 💡 Ability to watch ads for hints
- 🚀 No ads or energy limits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with arrow controls and clue wording
- 👎 Lack of character development and personality
- 👎 Repetitive puzzles across games

**Reported bugs**

- Arrows not working as intended in some puzzles
- Glitches with mosaic puzzle coloring
- Inventory bar blocking parts of the scene

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer purchased coins/hints between games
- More humor and interactivity with characters
- Improved zoom functionality for smaller details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden World free?

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

### Is Darkness and Flame 2 free?

Darkness and Flame 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden World or Darkness and Flame 2?

Darkness and Flame 2 is rated higher. Hidden World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Darkness and Flame 2 averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Hidden World or Darkness and Flame 2 have ads?

Darkness and Flame 2 shows ads; Hidden World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden World or Darkness and Flame 2?

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, and Darkness and Flame 2 every 10 months. Most recently, Hidden World was updated on October 26, 2026 and Darkness and Flame 2 on October 27, 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.*