Hidden Objects vs Quiet Threads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Objects
Engage your observation skills by finding hidden items in visually rich scenes. Solve challenging puzzles and riddles to uncover clues and unravel mysteries. Enjoy diverse themes and unlock new levels as you progress.
- Search for hidden objects
- Solve mind-bending puzzles
- Uncover clues and secrets
- Explore diverse themes
- Unlock new levels and achievements
- User-friendly interface
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Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and intricate details as you search for cleverly hidden objects. Sharpen your observation skills and find the items scattered throughout each meticulously crafted scene. But it's not just about finding objects. Prepare to be challenged by mind-bending puzzles and riddles that will test your problem-solving abilities. Uncover clues, unlock secret compartments, and unravel the enigmatic stories behind each scene. With a wide variety of beautifully designed scenes and diverse themes, Hidden Object Adventures offers endless hours of addictive gameplay. From ancient ruins to crime scenes and paranormal phenomena, each scene has its own unique story to tell. Progress through the game, unlocking new levels and unraveling complex mysteries. Challenge yourself to achieve high scores and unlock achievements as you become a master of hidden object finding. Hidden Object Adventures is suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. With a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, it's easy to dive right in and start your adventure. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, intrigue, and discovery. Download Hidden Object Adventures now and let the exploration begin! Uncover the secrets hidden within and become a true master of the hidden object adventure!
Quiet Threads
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Quiet Threads is a cozy grouping puzzle. Each puzzle shows sixteen words. Four of them belong together in a hidden category — and there are four categories in all. Pick four words that share a theme, tap submit, and the group locks in. Four mistakes ends the round. No timer, no streak penalty, no noise — just words and time to think. The name borrows the expression "common thread" — the shared idea that ties a group of words together. How it plays: • Sixteen words, four hidden categories of four • Find all four groups in four mistakes or fewer • A "one away" nudge when three of your four belong but one doesn't • Difficulty pip per puzzle and a distribution bar per pack so you can pick your pace One daily puzzle per language, picked once and shared by everyone playing that day. Thirteen hand-authored themed packs at launch — seven in English (Starter, Coast, Garden, Kitchen, Library, Nights, Studio) and six in French. Every puzzle is read by a human and rated for overall difficulty, so packs ramp gently rather than spiking. Two content languages: English and French, with localized words and categories — not machine translations. Switch in Settings → Language; daily puzzle and packs follow your choice. Four themes — Light, Paper, Dark, and Dusk. Pick one in Settings, change it whenever you like. Cozy ambient music and gentle haptics. Every sound has a tap-mute on the Home screen, no settings dive needed. No ads. No accounts. No real-money purchases. Anonymous product analytics only — no IDs, no personal data, no tracking. Your stats live on this device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quiet Threads at none against Hidden Objects's 4. Quiet Threads also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Quiet Threads asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, Quiet Threads monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects | Quiet Threads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smit Sabhadiya | Laurent Chouinard |
In-app purchases
Hidden Objects
- Remove Ads$0.99
- 20 Hints$0.99
- Buy Combo$2.99
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- 50 Hints$3.99
Quiet Threads
No in-app purchases
Questions
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