# Hidden Object Games vs Differences

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Differences at none against Hidden Object Games's 1. Differences also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). Hidden Object Games's advantage is ratings volume (147K vs 20K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Differences asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hidden Object Games against 4.9 for Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object Games has 147K 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 77% of Differences's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Games | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games-find-it/id6474999714/reviews)** | [4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-spot-and-search-it/id6738576262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 220 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) | [LONGSEA LINK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748033589) |

## 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


### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-spot-and-search-it/id6738576262)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Board, #96 Top Free · Puzzle, #187 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Test your observation skills by finding subtle differences between two nearly identical images. Explore a vast collection of themed puzzles, from movie scenes to cozy homes, with helpful hints and zoom features. Enjoy this engaging puzzle game anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of meticulously designed scenes, Over 2,000 stunning pictures, Diverse themes and settings, High-quality graphics, Helpful hints, Zoom functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Good for memory training
- 💕 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes due to internet connection issues
- 🤯 Annoying ads
- 🔇 Loud ads despite silent settings

**Reported bugs**

- Game closes after completing first level
- Inconsistent ad behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to skip ads
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Games free?

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

### Is Differences free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object Games or Differences?

Hidden Object Games is rated higher. Hidden Object Games averages 4.9 out of 5 from 147K ratings, while Differences averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

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

Both Hidden Object Games and Differences show ads.

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

Hidden Object Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Object Games was updated on October 28, 2026 and Differences 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.*