# Hidden Objects vs Spot The Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spot The Cat at 85% against Hidden Objects's 32%. Spot The Cat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 17 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.

Spot The Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot The Cat has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 85% of Spot The Cat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Spot The Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-adventure/id6502976033/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-cat-hidden-objects/id6740321137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 953 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Bondar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792683666) | [Dead Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614393829) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-adventure/id6502976033)

Engage in a visually appealing hidden object game where items are cleverly concealed within detailed interior scenes. Enjoy a variety of search challenges and classic hints to help you uncover well-blended objects. This free, offline game offers a delightful aesthetic experience for item-finding enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Hidden objects in interior scenes, Good graphic content, Varied item finding challenges, Items organically blended, Classic hints system, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magnifier x 2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Click | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Click | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and detail
- 🌟 Lots of levels
- 😌 Relaxing and unwinding game
- 🆓 Free to play (with ads)

**What reviewers complain about**

-  intrusive ads
- 📉 Limited lives/mistakes
- 😵 Frustrating bugs
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 💸 Paid features not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not loading/error messages
- Game frozen after certain levels
- App crashes or won't load
- Lost progress after reinstalling or errors
- Menu/UI elements covering game levels

**Requested features**

- Option to pay one-time fee to remove ads
- More levels needed
- Fix the daily challenges
- Bring back unlimited clicks/lives
- Adjust the UI to not cover game elements


### 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 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spot The Cat averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Spot The Cat have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Spot The Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Spot The Cat?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spot The Cat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spot The Cat on October 21, 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.*