# Hidden World vs Emergency Crew Chapter 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden World at 92% against Emergency Crew Chapter 3's 0%. Hidden World also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Emergency Crew Chapter 3's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Emergency Crew Chapter 3 is free to download; Hidden World costs $1.99 up front. Emergency Crew Chapter 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden World holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden World has 117 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Hidden World's written reviews are positive against 0% of Emergency Crew Chapter 3's.

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, Emergency Crew Chapter 3 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden World | Emergency Crew Chapter 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-world/id515840296/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-crew-chapter-3/id6566190003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fire Maple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/344925243) | [8FLOOR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/500140554) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden World

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Emergency Crew Chapter 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-crew-chapter-3/id6566190003)

Join a rescue team on a mission to save people from a disaster-stricken island after an earthquake. Navigate diverse locations, overcome obstacles, and race against time to help those in need and reconnect the island with the world.

**Highlights:** Heroic rescue missions, Disaster area exploration, Overcome obstacles, Time-sensitive challenges, Tropical paradise setting, Save people in need

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden World free?

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

### Is Emergency Crew Chapter 3 free?

Emergency Crew Chapter 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden World or Emergency Crew Chapter 3?

Hidden World is rated higher. Hidden World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Emergency Crew Chapter 3 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hidden World or Emergency Crew Chapter 3 have ads?

Emergency Crew Chapter 3 shows ads; Hidden World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden World or Emergency Crew Chapter 3?

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, and Emergency Crew Chapter 3 every 3 days. Most recently, Hidden World was updated on September 24, 2026 and Emergency Crew Chapter 3 on July 9, 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.*