Comparison

Hidden Tales vs Hidden Spots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Tales

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
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Discover an immersive hidden object game that blends challenge and calm as you explore mysterious locations. Whether you're a fan of iSpy puzzles, love solving clues, or enjoy search and find games, Hidden Tales has something special for you. UNIQUE HIDDEN OBJECT MAPS Seek and find hidden treasures and hidden objects in scenes inspired by mystical lands and futuristic cities. Enjoy an I Spy journey with each map designed to relax your mind and keep your brain sharp! Every object found makes each adventure even more rewarding, like a personalized hidden object experience. FREE & NO-WIFI NEEDED Find calm in each puzzle as you collect well-hidden objects and progress through levels. With intuitive, relaxing gameplay, Hidden Tales is easy to play yet engaging. Enjoy it anywhere with no wifi needed, making it perfect for trips and offline play. Whether you're on the go or in a no-wifi zone, Hidden Tales offers endless entertainment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hidden Spots

This game offers a fresh twist on hidden object mechanics. Instead of finding objects, players must find the correct spots for given items within a scene. Completing levels brings the scene to life with animations and a cheerful plot.

Highlights
  • Find correct spots for objects
  • Animate scenes with placed objects
  • Free to play
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Unique hand-drawn art
  • Various scenes
  • Helpful hints
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Welcome to the ultimate Hidden Spots adventure! We are happy to present to you a fresh take on a well-known hidden objects game mechanic. In Hidden Spots you don’t need to find the hidden objects, here your goal is to find the right hidden spots for the level objects. When all the objects are placed in their spots, the level scene comes to life and pleases you with its cheerful plot. Embark on your journey through the delightful and varied plots of Hidden Spots today, and discover a new game that's uniquely satisfying for both beginners and puzzle pros alike! Key Features Free to play. Jump into new puzzle adventures without any cost. Simple rules and intuitive gameplay. Select the object you want to place in the picture, find its hidden spot and place it. Unique funny art. Enjoy unique hand-drawn art content made by our artists. Various scenes. Beach, museum, countryside, cafe and more places are waiting for you! Tricky designed levels. To find the hidden spots is not so easy - it will take your attention and sometimes even detective skills! Helpful hints. If you get stuck, use the hint that will help you complete the level and open a new one. No time limit. Take your time and enjoy playing the game as long as you want. How to Play Explore the scene and the spots on it. Check out the objects in the panel below the scene. Find the right spots for all the objects from the panel and place objects on the scene. Enjoy funny animation of the ready scene picture. Don’t miss out – start your brain-boosting adventure today and try to find all the hidden spots!

Screenshots

Hidden Tales4 screens
Hidden Spots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Tales at every 8 days against Hidden Spots's every 2 months. Hidden Tales also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Hidden Spots's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 39%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Tales sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hidden Spots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Tales holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 40K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Hidden Tales's written reviews are positive against 68% of Hidden Spots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Tales ships an update every 8 days, Hidden Spots every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Tales versus Hidden Spots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden TalesHidden Spots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20K ratings) — better4.7 (40K ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews67.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K40K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size761 MB237 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIEasybrain Ltd

Customer experience

Hidden Tales

All ratings19,915 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews495 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative47.3%

Hidden Spots

All ratings39,825 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative19.7%

User reviews

Hidden Tales

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Hidden Spots

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and distressing gameplay
  • 👍 No time limits or pay-to-play
  • 👍 Entertaining and challenging hidden object scenes
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional loading issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty with small objects
  • 💸 Increasing number of ads

Bugs and requests

Hidden Tales

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Daily challenge not working
  • Ads cause screen to go black

Requested features

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

Hidden Spots

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Black screen issue after playing for a while
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Zoom function for better visibility
  • Hint system or free hints for older players

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Hidden Tales

Subscriptions3
  • Hidden Club - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Hidden Club - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Hidden Club - Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time21
  • Hidden Secrets$0.99
  • Best Seller Pack$1.49
  • Hidden Box$1.49
Show 18 more
  • Small Pointer Pack$1.99
  • One Time Offer$1.99
  • Small Magnifier Pack$1.99
  • Small Magnet Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack2 variants$2.99
  • Treasure Box$3.99
  • Shopping Mall$4.99
  • Ice Land$6.99
  • Hidden Hotel Premium$6.99
  • Night Forest$6.99
  • Fountain Deal$6.99
  • Choose One - All$7.49
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
  • Mid Magnifier Pack$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Mid Pointer Pack$9.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • Large Magnet Pack$49.99
1 purchases

Hidden Spots

One-time1
  • Hidden Spots No Ads$14.99

Questions

Is Hidden Tales free?
Hidden Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Spots free?
Hidden Spots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Tales or Hidden Spots?
Hidden Tales is rated higher. Hidden Tales averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Hidden Spots averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.
Do Hidden Tales or Hidden Spots have ads?
Both Hidden Tales and Hidden Spots show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Tales or Hidden Spots?
Hidden Tales ships an update every 8 days, and Hidden Spots every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Tales was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hidden Spots on September 25, 2026.

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