Hidden Objects vs Cat Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Objects
Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure searching for hidden cats in beautifully illustrated cityscapes. As you find each cat, the black-and-white artwork transforms into a vibrant, colored masterpiece. Enjoy unlimited hints and a satisfying journey of discovery.
- Search for 100 hidden cats
- Explore iconic city locations
- Hand-painted line art
- Artwork transforms to full color
- Unlimited hints available
- Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
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Embark on a relaxing yet challenging adventure where you’ll search for 100 hidden cats in stunning levels inspired by real-world cities. Explore iconic destinations like New York, London, Paris, Rio, Istanbul, Tokyo, and more—all brought to life with intricate, hand-painted line art. This game is super easy to play—all you need to do is find and tap on the cats. And if you ever get stuck, don’t worry—you have unlimited hints to help you along the way. Each level starts as a beautifully drawn black-and-white scene, and as you find every hidden cat, the artwork transforms into a vibrant, fully colored masterpiece. It’s a journey of discovery and creativity with a satisfying reward at the end of every level. Search for 100 hidden cats in famous cities from around the globe. Experience detailed, hand-painted line art in every level. Watch the scene come to life in full color as you find all the cats. Relax while enjoying the challenge of exploration and discovery. Use unlimited hints whenever you need them. Perfect for cat lovers and fans of hidden object puzzles, Hidden Object: Find the Cat is a game that combines relaxation, challenge, and artistic beauty. Download now and start your journey through the cities of the world!
Cat Search
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This is a simple and fun object-finding game where players need to locate target items in the scene based on given clues. Each item is cleverly hidden, testing the player's observation and focus. With easy controls, the game is perfect for relaxing during downtime and enjoying a light puzzle-solving experience. The objectives are clear, and the process is rewarding, allowing players to enjoy a sense of accomplishment in a short amount of time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Search at none against Hidden Objects's 10. Cat Search also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Objects ships an update every 6 weeks, Cat Search every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects | Cat Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 741 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dariia-Mariia Beliaievska | Chengdu lionhead technology Co,. Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Hidden Objects
Reported bugs
2 issues- Restore purchase feature disabled/frozen
- App freezes/crashes when trying to repurchase levels
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to restore purchased levels
- More levels and cities to explore
- Option to replay completed levels
Cat Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidden Objects
- Unlock level Berlin$2.99
- Unlock level Bangkok$2.99
- Unlock level Rio de Janeiro$2.99
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- Unlock Istanbul Level$2.99
- Unlock Level LasVegas$2.99
- Unlock level Italy$2.99
- Unlock London$2.99
- Unlock Paris$2.99
- Unlock Tokyo$2.99
- Unlock all Levels$4.99
Cat Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidden Objects free?
Is Cat Search free?
Do Hidden Objects or Cat Search have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Cat Search?
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