# Spot the Difference vs Five Differences Max Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five Differences Max Challenge at 76% against Spot the Difference's 0%. Five Differences Max Challenge also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). Spot the Difference's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot the Difference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Five Differences Max Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Five Differences Max Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five Differences Max Challenge has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 76% of Five Differences Max Challenge's.

Spot the Difference ships an update every 5 months, Five Differences Max Challenge every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference | Five Differences Max Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-hd/id616504972/reviews) | **[4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-differences-max-challenge/id1091853577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magicbox Animation Private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/726115662) | [Wasabi Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/643579130) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the Difference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-hd/id616504972)

This game challenges players to find subtle differences between two images featuring adorable animal characters. It offers two engaging modes, Classic and Timer, to test observation skills and concentration. Parents and children can enjoy this visually appealing and fun experience together.

**Highlights:** Beautiful animal character images, Classic and Timer gameplay modes, Improves concentration, Addictive and fun gameplay, Catchy sound effects and music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spot the Difference -HD | $1.99 | one-time |


### Five Differences Max Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-differences-max-challenge/id1091853577)

A popular spot-the-difference puzzle game where players find five hidden changes in images within a time limit. It offers an addictive challenge suitable for all ages and includes hints for when players get stuck.

**Highlights:** Find five hidden differences per level, Timed gameplay with approximately 2-minute limits, Scoring based on speed and difficulty, Hint system for assistance, New levels added periodically

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack L | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference free?

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

### Is Five Differences Max Challenge free?

Five Differences Max Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spot the Difference or Five Differences Max Challenge?

Five Differences Max Challenge is rated higher. Spot the Difference averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do Spot the Difference or Five Differences Max Challenge have ads?

Five Differences Max Challenge shows ads; Spot the Difference does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the Difference or Five Differences Max Challenge?

Spot the Difference ships an update every 5 months, and Five Differences Max Challenge every 18 months. Most recently, Spot the Difference was updated on June 5, 2026 and Five Differences Max Challenge on September 10, 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.*