Comparison

128 Things vs Hidden Objects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

128 Things

Discover hidden objects in minimalist line drawings to unlock vibrant artwork. This relaxing game features tranquil music and a unique art style for a peaceful escape.

Highlights
  • Minimalist line drawings
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Unlock colorful artwork
  • Tranquil music
  • Unique art style
  • Relaxing escape
Features
Read full description

Explore elegant line drawings and discover hidden objects to reveal a world of color. Each level rewards players with a beautiful artwork from the unique palette of artist Samuel Gull. Perfect for relaxation, this game combines chilled music and a distinctive art style to offer a tranquil escape from the everyday.

About

Hidden Objects

A relaxing seek and find game where you search beautifully illustrated scenes for hidden objects. Play at your own pace without pressure, sharpen your focus, and enjoy a gentle brain workout.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay, no timer
  • Hundreds of hidden objects
  • Dozens of beautifully illustrated scenes
  • Pinch to zoom functionality
  • Helpful hints available
  • Challenging levels
Features
Read full description

Love a good mystery? Welcome to Hidden Objects: Mystery Quest, the relaxing seek and find game where every scene hides dozens of objects waiting to be discovered. Search beautiful hand-crafted scenes, spot every item on your list, and become a true hidden object master! RELAX, NO TIMER, NO PRESSURE Play at your own pace. There is no clock ticking and no rush, just you, a gorgeous scene, and a list of hidden objects to find. Perfect for unwinding after a long day. STUNNING SCENES TO EXPLORE Journey through cozy kitchens, snowy mountains, sunny beaches, vintage shops and many more beautifully illustrated scenes. Every level is a little world packed with charming details and clever hiding spots. ZOOM IN AND SEARCH EVERYWHERE Pinch to zoom and look closer. Some objects hide in plain sight, others take a sharp eye to uncover. Tap what you find and watch your list fill up! TRAIN YOUR BRAIN THE FUN WAY Sharpen your focus, attention and memory with every level. Hidden object puzzles are a gentle brain workout disguised as pure fun. EASY TO PLAY, HARD TO PUT DOWN - Hundreds of hidden objects across dozens of scenes - Helpful hints when you get stuck - Levels that grow more challenging as you progress - Play anytime, perfect for a quick break or a long cozy session Whether you are a longtime fan of seek and find games or trying a hidden object puzzle for the first time, Mystery Quest makes every search a joy. Your quest is waiting. Download Hidden Objects: Mystery Quest and start finding!

Screenshots

128 Things4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 128 Things at none against Hidden Objects's shown. 128 Things also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 128 Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 128 Things against 5.0 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

128 Things ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
128 Things versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter128 ThingsHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeAreMobileFirstMobinux

In-app purchases

1 purchases

128 Things

One-time1
  • The art collector$0.99
10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.49
  • 2500 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Bundle$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 40 Hints$2.99
  • 5000 Coins$2.99
  • Master Bundle$3.99
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$7.99
  • 200 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is 128 Things free?
128 Things 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, 128 Things or Hidden Objects?
128 Things and Hidden Objects are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do 128 Things or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; 128 Things does not.
Which is updated more often, 128 Things or Hidden Objects?
128 Things ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects every 5 days. Most recently, 128 Things was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 29, 2026.

Other comparisons