# Build vs Lost City Hidden Objects

Build and Lost City Hidden Objects both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Build's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost City Hidden Objects's. Build also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost City Hidden Objects sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Build asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Build against 3.8 for Lost City Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build has 220 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Build's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost City Hidden Objects's.

Build ships an update every 6 weeks, Lost City Hidden Objects every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build | Lost City Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bear-workshop-bear-valley-free/id638855596/reviews) | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-city-hidden-objects/id862966845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bear-workshop-bear-valley-free/id638855596)

Explore a vibrant 3D world where furry friends come to life. Build and customize your own characters, dress them in the latest fashions, and engage in various activities like musical performances, fashion shows, and educational pursuits. Personalize your living space and explore a variety of interactive locations.

**Highlights:** Build and customize furry friends, Unlock additional characters with codes, Dress up with fashions and accessories, Engage in musical performances and fashion shows, Earn degrees at Bear University, Customize your 'Pawsome Pad', Explore interactive locations like parks and farms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and appealing animal graphics
- 🎮 Fun gameplay mechanics and mini-games
- 👕 Enjoyable clothing customization features
- 🐻 Nostalgic appeal for former players
- 😊 Engaging for younger children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Severe paywall limiting free version functionality
- 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 😴 Limited content in free version becomes boring quickly
- 🎯 Confusing gameplay mechanics and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and higher versions
- Cannot progress past certain levels (stuck on level 2-3)
- ID code and key code authentication not working
- Full version purchase fails to unlock content

**Requested features**

- Update app to support iOS 11, 12, and newer versions
- Expand free version with more playable content
- Add more bear and animal varieties
- Implement social features and friend system
- Increase clothing and personality trait options


### Lost City Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-city-hidden-objects/id862966845)

Explore beautiful scenes and find hidden items. Use hints and zoom to locate objects quickly. Replay levels with new challenges once completed.

**Highlights:** Multiple beautiful scenes, Lots of hidden items, Hint and Zoom buttons, Skip levels, Replay levels with different objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint object | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build free?

Build is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lost City Hidden Objects free?

Lost City Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Build or Lost City Hidden Objects?

Lost City Hidden Objects is rated higher. Build averages 3.6 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Lost City Hidden Objects averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Build or Lost City Hidden Objects have ads?

Lost City Hidden Objects shows ads; Build does not.

### Which is updated more often, Build or Lost City Hidden Objects?

Build ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lost City Hidden Objects every 23 months. Most recently, Build was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lost City Hidden Objects on October 23, 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.*