Hidden Clues vs Tiny Artificer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Clues
Uncover hidden objects in grayscale 3D scenes and bring them to life with color. This relaxing game offers a creative experience for all ages, transforming drab environments into vibrant masterpieces.
- Discover hidden objects
- Color 3D scenes
- Relaxing gameplay
- Variety of detailed levels
- Creative transformation
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Hidden Clues: Coloring invites you to step into a world where your creativity brings hidden objects to life. Each level presents a stunning 3D scene, initially in greyscale, filled with objects waiting to be discovered. Your task is to find these hidden items, match them with their colored versions, and watch as the scene transforms into a vibrant, colorful world. Key Features: Discover Hidden Worlds: Search for and match hidden objects to uncover the beauty within each scene. Creative Gameplay: Use your artistic touch to color and complete each level. Relax and Enjoy: Perfect for unwinding, with calming gameplay that lets you progress at your own pace. Variety of Levels: Experience a range of detailed scenes, each offering new objects to find and color. Fun for All Ages: Simple yet engaging gameplay makes it enjoyable for everyone, from kids to adults. Transform greyscale scenes into colorful masterpieces with Hidden Clues: Coloring. Download now and start revealing the hidden worlds waiting to be brought to life!"
Tiny Artificer
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Welcome to 《Tiny Artificer》 – a unique game that cleverly blends relaxing match-3 gameplay with the art of cultivation and artifact refining. You will play as a cultivator just beginning your immortal journey, forging legendary divine weapons through skillful matches, and steadily rising to become a renowned Artificer Master in the world of cultivation! 【Core Gameplay】 Accepting Orders:Log in to the game, and NPCs will send you various artifact refining orders. Match-3 Refining: Tap connected identical elements on the board to perform cross-shaped eliminations. Different elimination counts trigger different combo effects. By wisely using power-ups and chained matches, you can forge ultimate magical artifact in the crucible. Completing Orders: Deliver the required magical artifacts to NPCs to increase favorability and earn generous experience rewards. Favorability System:As favorability increases, you will unlock exclusive NPC storylines waiting to be explored. Ascension & Tribulation: Once you have accumulated enough experience, you will face a tribulation storyline that will help you ascend to the Immortal Realm and become a true powerhouse! Main Storyline: Each ascension unlocks an entirely new chapter of the story. 【Featured Systems】 Elegant Chinese Aesthetic: A fresh and refined art style, paired with dynamic and ethereal xianxia music, creates an immersive cultivation world. 【Game Features】 Easy to learn, deep with strategy – Beneath the simple match-3 rules lies a deep layer of strategy regarding refining order and skill combos. No need to grind or pay heavily – Just a small amount of time each day is enough to steadily grow in power and enjoy the joy of cultivation. Download 《Tiny Artificer》 now and begin your match-3 cultivation refining journey! Here, every match is a step toward the peak of the Immortal Realm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Clues at none against Tiny Artificer's 1. Hidden Clues also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tiny Artificer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hidden Clues asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Clues ships an update daily, Tiny Artificer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Clues | Tiny Artificer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yavuz OZSOY | Orange Labs Information Technology HongKong Limited |
In-app purchases
Hidden Clues
No in-app purchases
Tiny Artificer
- First Recharge Gift Pack$0.99
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