# Hidden Objects vs Spot The Cat

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Spot The Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-find-the-cat/id6478385150/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-cat-hidden-objects/id6740321137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 742 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariia-Mariia Beliaievska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723348610) | [Dead Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614393829) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-find-the-cat/id6478385150)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock level Berlin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock level Bangkok | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock level Rio de Janeiro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Istanbul Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Level LasVegas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock level Italy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock London | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Paris | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tokyo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Levels | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase feature disabled/frozen
- App freezes/crashes when trying to repurchase levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to restore purchased levels
- More levels and cities to explore
- Option to replay completed levels


### Spot The Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-cat-hidden-objects/id6740321137)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs to fit iPad screen better

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional screen sizing issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Larger screen support


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*