# Hidden Objects vs The Mind Crime

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects at 60% against The Mind Crime's 0%. Hidden Objects also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). The Mind Crime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Mind Crime's.

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, The Mind Crime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | The Mind Crime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-scavenger-hunt/id6453477429/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 447 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) | [CARBON ATOMIC GROUP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697431816) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-scavenger-hunt/id6453477429)

Embark on an immersive seek-and-find adventure to test your observation skills. Explore diverse scenes, solve puzzles, and hunt down hidden objects in this mind-relaxing game suitable for all ages. Enjoy offline play and increasing challenges.

**Highlights:** Diverse scenes with hidden objects, Unique things identifier tool, City-wide search challenges, Multiple levels of increasing difficulty, Offline playability, Family-friendly gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3300 Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| NoADS Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turning off ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rubies Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 17500 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Superb Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 37000 Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### The Mind Crime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497)

Engage in a fully interactive murder mystery adventure. Hunt for clues, gather evidence, and use your detective skills to solve a variety of criminal cases. Explore crime scenes, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth.

**Highlights:** Engaging murder mysteries, Find hidden differences, Interactive crime scenes, Hidden object gameplay, Puzzle elements, Variety of criminal cases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I need my magnifier_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Task Reward ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster *12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lab Unlock Solt | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial & Task ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent unlock removal slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitials permanent | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| No interstitial task ad always | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is The Mind Crime free?

The Mind Crime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or The Mind Crime?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while The Mind Crime averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or The Mind Crime have ads?

The Mind Crime shows ads; Hidden Objects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or The Mind Crime?

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and The Mind Crime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Mind Crime on October 30, 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.*