Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Spot The Cat

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

Spot The Cat

Engage in a relaxing scavenger hunt to find all the hidden cats in intricate scenes. This game tests your observation skills with adorable and challenging puzzles, perfect for cat lovers of all ages.

Highlights
  • Spot hidden cats in intricate scenes
  • Hidden objects adventure
  • Relaxing yet tricky puzzles
  • Tests observation skills
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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Spot the Cat - Hidden Objects Found a cat? Click on it! Dive into the world of Find Out Cat, a fun and relaxing scavenger hunt game where you’ll spot all the hidden cats. Perfect for cat lovers, this hidden objects game will test your observation skills with adorable and challenging puzzles. Key Features: Spot Hidden Cats: Explore intricate scenes and find lovely cats. Hidden Objects Adventure: A delightful Spot It Meow experience. Fun for Everyone: Relaxing yet tricky puzzles for all ages. Try to spot all the cats! Download Spot The Cat now and start your adventure in this spot-it puzzle.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Spot The Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden Objects and Spot The Cat both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Spot The Cat's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's. Spot The Cat also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Spot The Cat 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hidden Objects against 4.8 for Spot The Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot The Cat has 11K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spot The Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 6 weeks, Spot The Cat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Objects versus Spot The Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsSpot The Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size742 MB429 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDariia-Mariia BeliaievskaDead Pixel

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings1,522 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative26.2%

Spot The Cat

All ratings10,941 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.1%

User reviews

Hidden Objects

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Love the game
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals
  • 🎶 Great sound effects
  • 🔍 Fun and challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Restore purchase feature not working
  • 💰 Pay-to-unlock model for additional levels
  • 🔄 Limited replay value after completing available levels

Spot The Cat

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and engaging
  • 👍 Challenging yet fun
  • 💡 Keeps mind sharp
  • 👍 Relaxing and stress-free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs to fit iPad screen better

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

Spot The Cat

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional screen sizing issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Larger screen support

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Spot The Cat

One-time1
  • Remove ads$8.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot The Cat free?
Spot The Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Spot The Cat?
Spot The Cat is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Spot The Cat averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Spot The Cat have ads?
Neither Hidden Objects nor Spot The Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Spot The Cat?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spot The Cat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spot The Cat on September 24, 2026.

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