Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Cat Search

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Cat Search

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Cat Search3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 6 weeks, Cat Search every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Objects versus Cat Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsCat Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size741 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDariia-Mariia BeliaievskaChengdu 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

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • 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
None

Cat Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Search free?
Cat Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Objects or Cat Search have ads?
Cat Search shows ads; Hidden Objects does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Cat Search?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cat Search every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cat Search on November 4, 2026.

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