# Hideaways Wonders vs Spellist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spellist at 100% against Hideaways Wonders's 50%. Spellist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.0). On device support there is nothing between them.

Hideaways Wonders is free to download; Spellist costs $1.99 up front. Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Spellist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hideaways Wonders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hideaways Wonders's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spellist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, Spellist every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hideaways Wonders | Spellist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellist/id6758681504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) | [Oori Data LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874420433) |

## What reviewers say

### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Music, #84 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


### Spellist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellist/id6758681504)

Engage in a vibrant word puzzle game with hundreds of offline boards and competitive multiplayer challenges. Test your vocabulary and strategic thinking in this fast-paced twist on classic word searches.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of offline word puzzle boards, Quick-fire 4x4 to complex 6x6 grids, Global real-time PvP multiplayer, Leaderboards for competitive ranking, Live event feed for real-time action, Scheduled live multiplayer rounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spellist free?

Spellist costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hideaways Wonders or Spellist?

Hideaways Wonders is rated higher. Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Spellist averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hideaways Wonders or Spellist have ads?

Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Spellist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hideaways Wonders or Spellist?

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spellist every 5 days. Most recently, Hideaways Wonders was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spellist on October 8, 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.*