# Find the Difference! vs Spot 5 Differences

The clearest difference is ads: Find the Difference! at none against Spot 5 Differences's shown. Find the Difference! also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Spot 5 Differences's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 689) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find the Difference! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Spot 5 Differences sells 8 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 — 4.6 for Find the Difference! against 4.7 for Spot 5 Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot 5 Differences has 52K ratings behind it against 689, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Find the Difference!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Spot 5 Differences's.

Find the Difference! ships an update every 2 months, Spot 5 Differences every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find the Difference! | Spot 5 Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-difference/id587004699/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 689 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 73 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) |

## What reviewers say

### Find the Difference!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-difference/id587004699)

Engage in a classic spot-the-difference puzzle game. Compare two nearly identical images and find the subtle variations. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful photos and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Spot subtle image differences, Beautiful photos in categories, Timed and untimed game modes, Global leaderboards, Hundreds of puzzles, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flowers And Plants | $1.99 | one-time |
| Landscapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cities | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Summer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging find-the-difference gameplay
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid categories
- 🧠 Good mental exercise for brain and eyes
- ⏱️ Flexible timer and unlimited mode options
- 🎨 Nice selection of pictures and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Difficulty level too high for some users
- 🔁 Repetitive images and limited puzzle variety
- ⏰ Timer creates stress instead of relaxation
- 🔍 Differences are too subtle or small
- 📱 Text is too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- App stays in center of computer screen
- Spelling mistake penalty causes restart
- Inconsistent difficulty across puzzles

**Requested features**

- New images and puzzles added regularly
- Help or hints button for difficult puzzles
- Display of missed differences after game completion
- Option to disable timer completely
- Background music available on iTunes


### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find the Difference! free?

Find the Difference! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Find the Difference! or Spot 5 Differences?

Spot 5 Differences is rated higher. Find the Difference! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 689 ratings, while Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Find the Difference! or Spot 5 Differences have ads?

Spot 5 Differences shows ads; Find the Difference! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Find the Difference! or Spot 5 Differences?

Find the Difference! ships an update every 2 months, and Spot 5 Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Find the Difference! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spot 5 Differences on September 25, 2026.

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