# Pearl’s Peril vs Big City

The clearest difference is ads: Big City at none against Pearl’s Peril's shown. Big City also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pearl’s Peril's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 1.6K) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl’s Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Big City sells 3 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 — 4.5 for Pearl’s Peril against 4.5 for Big City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl’s Peril has 57K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pearl’s Peril's written reviews are positive against 46% of Big City's.

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Big City every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl’s Peril | Big City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id594802437/reviews) | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl’s Peril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id594802437)

Embark on a global adventure to solve a mysterious death by finding hidden objects in beautifully drawn scenes. Unravel a diabolical plot, befriend characters, and renovate a private island estate. This game offers a gripping story and competitive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Global mystery adventure, Island estate renovation, Hand-drawn scenes, Story-driven gameplay, Community challenges

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Greens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greens Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pearl's Treasure Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Savers Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Greens | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Interesting storyline
- 🤝 Good for memory and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- ⏱️ Slow progress and high costs
- 🔒 Facebook integration required
- 🤯 Overwhelming with ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing energy, tickets, and other items
- Inconsistent scoring and scene completion
- Forced updates causing further issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer progress across devices
- More land expansion and decoration options
- Improved energy/ticket management system
- Reduced grind and more balanced progression


### Big City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377)

Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Explore over 50 cities, Find hidden objects, Discover landmarks, Challenging puzzles, USA journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections

**Requested features**

- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl’s Peril free?

Pearl’s Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big City free?

Big City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pearl’s Peril or Big City?

Pearl’s Peril and Big City are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 57K and 1.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Pearl’s Peril or Big City have ads?

Pearl’s Peril shows ads; Big City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl’s Peril or Big City?

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Big City every 9 months. Most recently, Pearl’s Peril was updated on October 18, 2026 and Big City on October 15, 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.*