# ShapeSleuth vs Where Is? Find Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShapeSleuth at 100% against Where Is? Find Hidden Objects's 12%. ShapeSleuth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Where Is? Find Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Where Is? Find Hidden Objects sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. ShapeSleuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShapeSleuth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Where Is? Find Hidden Objects has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShapeSleuth's written reviews are positive against 12% of Where Is? Find Hidden Objects's.

ShapeSleuth ships an update every 3 weeks, Where Is? Find Hidden Objects every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShapeSleuth | Where Is? Find Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapesleuth/id6451055296/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-find-hidden-objects/id6740463410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 12.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cory Landon Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696355749) | [UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688429920) |

## What reviewers say

### ShapeSleuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapesleuth/id6451055296)

A captivating shape puzzle game that challenges your logic and problem-solving skills. Place 3D shapes into a grid, ensuring uniqueness in rows and columns. Features daily puzzles, timed challenges, and a mystery image unlock mode.

**Highlights:** 3D shape placement puzzles, Unique row and column constraints, Daily puzzle challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Timed gameplay modes, Mystery image unlock feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Where Is? Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-find-hidden-objects/id6740463410)

This game combines classic hidden object gameplay with a triple merge puzzle mechanic. Players search detailed scenes for items, collect three of the same, and merge them to progress. It offers strategic challenges and a satisfying puzzle experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Triple merge puzzle mechanics, Seek and find hidden objects, Strategic merge tray management, Timed and relaxed game modes, Boosters and power-ups, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shine Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time Booster | $1.49 | one-time |
| Vacuum Booster | $1.49 | one-time |
| Detective Wally Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Common Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Timed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Life Saver Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triple Bonus | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rare Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.49 | one-time |
| No Rush Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Triple Value | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rich Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Triple Elite | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Way too many ads
- 💰 Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads ($8.99)
- 🐢 Slow reaction time
- 🔍 Pinch/zoom functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to close or reject ad suggestions
- Paid version removes puzzles instead of ads

**Requested features**

- Option to pay a reasonable price (e.g. $5.99) to remove ads
- Ability to play without any ads, except for prize ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShapeSleuth free?

ShapeSleuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Where Is? Find Hidden Objects free?

Where Is? Find Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShapeSleuth or Where Is? Find Hidden Objects?

ShapeSleuth is rated higher. ShapeSleuth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Where Is? Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do ShapeSleuth or Where Is? Find Hidden Objects have ads?

Both ShapeSleuth and Where Is? Find Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShapeSleuth or Where Is? Find Hidden Objects?

ShapeSleuth ships an update every 3 weeks, and Where Is? Find Hidden Objects every 11 days. Most recently, ShapeSleuth was updated on October 16, 2026 and Where Is? Find Hidden Objects on October 15, 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.*