# Simon's Cat Match! vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat Match! at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Simon's Cat Match! also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat Match! sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat Match! against 4.9 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Hidden Objects's.

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 10 days, Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat Match! | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-seek-and-find-it/id6590618349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 9.7K |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 454 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #185 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure with adorable characters. Solve thousands of levels, design whimsical gardens and homes, and enjoy brain-boosting minigames. Play offline and collect cute friends in a cozy community.

**Highlights:** Thousands of match-3 levels, Area and home design, Hidden-object puzzles, Relaxing coloring gameplay, Collect cute characters, Offline play, Team events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3- Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 - Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 - Endless Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 - Endless Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 - Endless Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Pawsome Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cat's Meow Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ❤️ Cute graphics
- 🎶 Great music
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of support and communication
- ⏱️ Slow progress with new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Progression and save data loss
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Better customer support
- Ability to disable certain features


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-seek-and-find-it/id6590618349)

Engage in a relaxing, fast-paced hidden object game with short levels and compact maps. Perfect for quick mental escapes, it offers hundreds of unique themed maps for instant satisfaction. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a satisfying brain teaser anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Short and engaging levels, Compact and stunning maps, Zoom and explore functionality, Useful hints and boosters, Family-friendly fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🤩 Beautiful and detailed visuals
- 💡 Creative treasure hunt challenges
- 🧠 Good mental exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 😩 Levels become repetitive and easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels don't work well with level loading

**Reported bugs**

- Ads get stuck, preventing game access
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Difficulty progression
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat Match! free?

Simon's Cat Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat Match! or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Simon's Cat Match! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.9 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat Match! or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Simon's Cat Match! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat Match! or Hidden Objects?

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 10 days, and Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simon's Cat Match! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 22, 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.*