# Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle vs Hidden Tales

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Tales at 4.9 against Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's 4.7. Hidden Tales also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Hidden Tales sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Tales holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 20K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hidden Tales's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle ships an update every 4 weeks, Hidden Tales every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle | Hidden Tales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 782 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) | [LEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723451531) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Board, #159 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you build vibrant cities by assembling pixel art fragments. Discover diverse locations and collect objects to bring your urban landscapes to life. This game offers a delightful blend of puzzle-solving and creative construction.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay mechanics, Pixel art assembly, City building, Object finding, Diverse themes, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "D-Land" | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Magic Academy" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Food City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "UFO City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Location "Cosplay World". | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Retrofuturism" | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and animations
- 🧩 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 🎉 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Puzzles with pieces outside the visible area
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Repetitive puzzle designs

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not aligning properly
- Certain puzzles with missing or misaligned elements
- Progress reset or levels disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging puzzle levels
- Option to reset completed puzzles
- Ability to zoom in/out on puzzles
- Improved energy system or removal of energy limits
- Expanded content with new themes and locations


### Hidden Tales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035)

Explore mysterious locations and find hidden objects in this immersive puzzle game. Enjoy relaxing gameplay, unique maps, and weekly competitions. Play offline anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Unique hidden object maps, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play (no Wi-Fi needed), Weekly leaderboard competitions, Beautiful art and design, Search and find puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Club - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Secrets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Hidden Box | $1.49 | one-time |
| Small Pointer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnifier Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Mall | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ice Land | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Hotel Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Night Forest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fountain Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Choose One - All | $7.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mid Magnifier Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mid Pointer Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Magnet Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎮 Addictive and calming gameplay
- 🔍 Challenging but not too hard
- 💎 Cute animations and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- ⏱️ Items take too long to appear
- 🤔 Suspicious prize wheel
- 💰 Forced to watch ads to get rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Daily challenge not working
- Ads cause screen to go black

**Requested features**

- More new levels and scenes
- Option to skip ads for rewards
- Improved progress saving
- Reduce number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle free?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Tales free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Hidden Tales?

Hidden Tales is rated higher. Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Hidden Tales averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Hidden Tales have ads?

Both Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle and Hidden Tales show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Hidden Tales?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hidden Tales every 10 days. Most recently, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hidden Tales on October 28, 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.*