# Dark City vs Hidden Objects Game

Dark City and Hidden Objects Game both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Dark City's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Objects Game's. Dark City also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark City sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dark City against 4.6 for Hidden Objects Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark City has 935 ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Dark City's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Objects Game's.

Dark City ships an update every 5 weeks, Hidden Objects Game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark City | Hidden Objects Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (935 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-kyiv-hidden-objects/id6478279868/reviews)** | [4.6 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-game-snowbound/id6503043688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **935** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Friendly Fox Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815137310) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-kyiv-hidden-objects/id6478279868)

Step into the shoes of a detective in Kyiv to uncover a dark mystery involving supernatural beings and a city on the brink. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and decide who to trust in this paranormal adventure.

**Highlights:** Uncover mystery of disappearing magical creatures, Strategy guide for navigation, Replay favorite HOPs and mini-games, Collect special characters and morphing objects, Enjoy concept art, screensavers, and music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game & Bonus Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent graphics and design
- 🎨 Beautiful Ukrainian folklore themes
- 🤩 Engaging and immersive storylines
- 👍 Variety of challenging puzzles
- 💎 High-quality original games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some mini-games can be too difficult
- ⌚ Desire for longer gameplay experiences
- 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with puzzle controls and responsiveness
- Occasional crashes or glitches

**Requested features**

- More frequent game releases
- Ability to skip or adjust difficulty of mini-games


### Hidden Objects Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-game-snowbound/id6503043688)

Explore a snow-covered Canadian town filled with myths and monsters. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and make choices that impact the gripping fantasy story. Uncover secrets and confront the unknown in this mystery adventure.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Puzzle solving, Fantasy story, Impactful choices, Character interactions, Achievements

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock hidden objects games | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark City free?

Dark City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects Game free?

Hidden Objects Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark City or Hidden Objects Game?

Dark City is rated higher. Dark City averages 4.7 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while Hidden Objects Game averages 4.6 from 184 ratings.

### Do Dark City or Hidden Objects Game have ads?

Hidden Objects Game shows ads; Dark City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark City or Hidden Objects Game?

Dark City ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hidden Objects Game every 4 months. Most recently, Dark City was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hidden Objects Game on October 17, 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.*