# Hidden Object Games vs Hidden Tales

Hidden Object Games and Hidden Tales both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Hidden Object Games's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hidden Tales's. Hidden Object Games also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 20K). Hidden Tales's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hidden Object Games against 4.9 for Hidden Tales. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object Games has 144K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Hidden Object Games's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hidden Tales's.

Hidden Object Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Tales every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Games | Hidden Tales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games-find-it/id6474999714/reviews) | [4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 761 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) | [LEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723451531) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games-find-it/id6474999714)

Engage your brain with this free hidden object puzzle game. Seek and find countless items across diverse scenes, from cartoons to vintage themes. Relax and enjoy a stress-free experience with optional hints and zoom features.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Brain training puzzles, Variety of scenes and themes, Hint system, Zoom functionality, Relaxing gameplay without timers, Seasonal events and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Colorful and cute visuals
- 💡 Helps train attention and observation skills
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Some objects too hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Magnifying glass and back arrow can hide objects

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not registering correctly
- Ads getting stuck and preventing progress
- Game freezing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to purchase ad-free version
- Option to zoom in on objects
- Tracking progress and achievements


### 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 Hidden Object Games free?

Hidden Object Games 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, Hidden Object Games or Hidden Tales?

Hidden Object Games and Hidden Tales are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 144K and 20K ratings respectively.

### Do Hidden Object Games or Hidden Tales have ads?

Both Hidden Object Games and Hidden Tales show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object Games or Hidden Tales?

Hidden Object Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Tales every 8 days. Most recently, Hidden Object Games was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hidden Tales on September 25, 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.*