Comparison

Hidden Tales vs Retro NumSlide

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

Retro NumSlide

Features
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Enjoy the nostalgic number slide puzzle from your childhood, now easily playable on mobile devices. This game is a classic number slide puzzle where you arrange the numbers from 1 to 14 in the correct order. Using the empty space, you move the tiles one step at a time to complete the puzzle. The rules are simple, but achieving the fastest time with the fewest moves requires concentration and quick thinking. When the puzzle starts, the numbers are shuffled, and you can challenge yourself while tracking your time and move count. After clearing the puzzle, you can check your results, and when you achieve a new record, special effects and celebrations make the accomplishment even more rewarding. Keep improving your best score and compete for faster times and fewer moves. Key Features Classic number slide puzzle gameplay that anyone can enjoy Simple and intuitive gameplay arranging numbers from 1 to 14 Real-time timer system that starts as soon as the game begins Track move counts and gameplay records Special celebration effects when achieving a new record Compare your records with other players on the ranking screen Check your nickname and personal records in the profile screen Share records with friends and compete together Clean and nostalgic game UI Recommended For Players who loved classic number puzzle toys Anyone looking for a quick and fun brain-training game Players who enjoy record challenges and ranking competition Fans of simple yet addictive puzzle games Anyone who wants to relive childhood memories Experience the simple joy of sliding numbers into place and the thrill of breaking your own records. Rediscover the charm of classic puzzles with Nostalgic Game: Number Slide.

Screenshots

Hidden Tales4 screens
Retro NumSlide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro NumSlide at none against Hidden Tales's 28. Hidden Tales's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Retro NumSlide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Tales ships an update every 10 days, Retro NumSlide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hidden Tales versus Retro NumSlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden TalesRetro NumSlide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size782 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIJinsu Park

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

Retro NumSlide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
None

Retro NumSlide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Tales free?
Hidden Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro NumSlide free?
Retro NumSlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Tales or Retro NumSlide have ads?
Both Hidden Tales and Retro NumSlide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Tales or Retro NumSlide?
Hidden Tales ships an update every 10 days, and Retro NumSlide every 5 days. Most recently, Hidden Tales was updated on October 26, 2026 and Retro NumSlide on October 6, 2026.

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