# Crossroads 4 vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects at 4.6 against Crossroads 4's 2.6. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 9) and review sentiment (21% vs 13%). Crossroads 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossroads 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 114 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Crossroads 4's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hidden Objects's.

Crossroads 4 ships an update daily, Hidden Objects every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossroads 4 | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-4-mystery-game/id6478956308/reviews) | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 661 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossroads 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-4-mystery-game/id6478956308)

Embark on a mystery adventure as a journalist seeking truth. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover secrets in a mysterious bar that appears to lost souls. Make decisions that could change your fate.

**Highlights:** Seek and find hidden objects, Solve engaging puzzles, Explore unusual locations, Uncover mysteries, Complete mini-games, Bonus chapter with Collector's Edition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Content | $6.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097)

Step into the shoes of renowned detective twins to solve a series of mysterious on-stage deaths in the world of stage magic. Engage with intricate puzzles and make choices that impact the narrative's outcome to uncover the truth behind these chilling events.

**Highlights:** Captivating plot with twin detectives, Intricate brain teasers and logical puzzles, Interactive gameplay with branching choices, Collectible treasures to find, Investigate suspicious magician deaths

**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 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting illusionist storyline
- 👍 Crime (not fantasy) sub-genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incomplete/missing strategy guide
- 🐛 Difficult mini-games due to touchscreen sensitivity issues
- 🕰️ Annoying sales timer clocks
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (freezing, missing map/collectible indicators)
- 🐛 Partial/unfinished game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossroads 4 free?

Crossroads 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossroads 4 or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Crossroads 4 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 114 ratings.

### Do Crossroads 4 or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Crossroads 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossroads 4 or Hidden Objects?

Crossroads 4 ships an update daily, and Hidden Objects every 11 days. Most recently, Crossroads 4 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 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.*