# Broken Brush vs Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

The clearest difference is ads: Broken Brush at none against Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's shown. Broken Brush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (95% vs 77%). Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broken Brush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Broken Brush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes has 29K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Broken Brush's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's.

Broken Brush ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broken Brush | Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-brush/id643276206/reviews)** | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pyrosphere, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/386458929) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Broken Brush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-brush/id643276206)

Discover subtle differences within famous classical paintings. Explore over a thousand variations across 75 high-definition masterpieces, with an option to unlock more. Use intuitive controls and a hint system to find all the mismatches.

**Highlights:** Spot differences in classical paintings, Explore 75 masterpieces, Unlockable extra paintings, Over a thousand differences, HD images with zoom and pan, Intuitive gameplay, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756)

Embark on a new investigation with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Test your observation skills by searching for clues in intricate scenes. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, differences, and pairs in this free detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic scenes with favorite characters, Completely free adventure, Diverse game locations, Find objects, differences, and pairs, Genuine antique hidden objects, Innovative photo hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No time pressure
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some objects hard to see
- 🐛 Repeated scenes and puzzles
- 🐛 Confusing or imprecise object names
- 🔊 Repetitive background music

**Reported bugs**

- Matching pairs not registering correctly
- Hint button freezing in some rooms
- Inability to exit certain rooms

**Requested features**

- More levels and scenes
- Ability to zoom in further
- More varied background music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broken Brush free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes free?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Broken Brush or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?

Broken Brush is rated higher. Broken Brush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Broken Brush or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes have ads?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes shows ads; Broken Brush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Broken Brush or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?

Broken Brush ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. Most recently, Broken Brush was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes on October 17, 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.*