# Cold Case VR vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects at 4.4 against Cold Case VR's 2.6. Hidden Objects also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 14%) and ratings volume (171 vs 11). Cold Case VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cold Case VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 171 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cold Case VR's written reviews are positive against 31% of Hidden Objects's.

Cold Case VR ships an update every 2 weeks, Hidden Objects fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Case VR | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-vr/id6503262879/reviews) | **[4.4 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-shadows/id6759252870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Case VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-vr/id6503262879)

Immerse yourself in a murder mystery by exploring crime scenes and evidence in virtual reality. This companion app unlocks VR experiences when you scan physical evidence from the retail box, allowing you to solve the case of a young content creator.

**Highlights:** Immersive VR crime scene exploration, Scan physical evidence to unlock content, Investigate key locations for clues, Solve murder mysteries, Companion app for retail box integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-shadows/id6759252870)

Immerse yourself in a dark cinematic thriller where you play a detective hunting a vanished actress. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, repairing props, and decoding clues on a haunted film set. Survive a killer's twisted reality in this suspenseful adventure.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Solve mystery puzzles, Explore haunted film sets, Repair broken props, Uncover killer's script, Story-driven adventure

**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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Case VR free?

Cold Case VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cold Case VR or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Cold Case VR averages 2.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.4 from 171 ratings.

### Do Cold Case VR or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Cold Case VR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Case VR or Hidden Objects?

Cold Case VR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hidden Objects fortnightly. Most recently, Cold Case VR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects on November 2, 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.*