# Spot The Differences vs Cruise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cruise at fortnightly against Spot The Differences's every 27 months. Cruise also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (855 vs 17). Spot The Differences's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot The Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cruise sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cruise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cruise has 855 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Spot The Differences's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cruise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spot The Differences ships an update every 27 months, Cruise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot The Differences | Cruise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-classic/id640474354/reviews) | **[4.7 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-find-the-differences/id1550249285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **855** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Smart Project GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462157824) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot The Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-differences-classic/id640474354)

Explore the world through a fun game of spotting differences. Kids can learn about countries, flags, and cultures while virtually traveling to new destinations. This app offers an engaging way to discover global landscapes and traditions.

**Highlights:** Spot differences in images, Collect country flags, Learn country names and flags, Virtual world travel, Multi-language support, Voiceovers in English, French, Spanish

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Package | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cruise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-find-the-differences/id1550249285)

Engage in real-time difference-finding challenges against other players. Explore vibrant locations, collect treasures, and unlock characters. Participate in exciting events to climb leaderboards and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer challenges, Item restoration and collection, Unlockable characters, Exciting in-game events, Leaderboard rankings

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 380 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Safe | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5800 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Mind-blowing experience
- 🎮 Fun and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-progress model
- 🕰️ Difficulty increases to force in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after hundreds of games
- Losing progress due to connection errors
- Stuck on daily bonus and unable to progress

**Requested features**

- Fix freezing and crashing issues
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases for progression
- Improve reward system and balance difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot The Differences free?

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

### Is Cruise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spot The Differences or Cruise?

Cruise is rated higher. Spot The Differences averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Cruise averages 4.7 from 855 ratings.

### Do Spot The Differences or Cruise have ads?

Neither Spot The Differences nor Cruise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spot The Differences or Cruise?

Spot The Differences ships an update every 27 months, and Cruise fortnightly. Most recently, Spot The Differences was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cruise on October 25, 2026.

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