Comparison

Hidden Clues vs Tiny Artificer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover hidden objects
  • Color 3D scenes
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Variety of detailed levels
  • Creative transformation
Features
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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!"

About

Tiny Artificer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hidden Clues4 screens
Tiny Artificer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiny Artificer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hidden Clues asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Clues ships an update daily, Tiny Artificer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Clues versus Tiny Artificer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden CluesTiny Artificer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYavuz OZSOYOrange Labs Information Technology HongKong Limited

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Clues

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tiny Artificer

One-time1
  • First Recharge Gift Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Hidden Clues free?
Hidden Clues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Artificer free?
Tiny Artificer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Clues or Tiny Artificer have ads?
Both Hidden Clues and Tiny Artificer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Clues or Tiny Artificer?
Hidden Clues ships an update daily, and Tiny Artificer fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Clues was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tiny Artificer on November 5, 2026.

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