# Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object vs Artifact Seekers

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Artifact Seekers's shown. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object also leads on chart position (#209 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 464). Artifact Seekers's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Artifact Seekers sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object against 4.6 for Artifact Seekers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 464 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 78% of Artifact Seekers's.

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object ships an update every 4 weeks, Artifact Seekers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object | Artifact Seekers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews) | [4.6 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-seekers/id6680193251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 464 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 955 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) | [FIVE-BN STUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896557490) |

## What reviewers say

### Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

**Highlights:** Find and seek hidden objects, Complete detective tasks, Solve logic puzzles and riddles, Explore mysterious locations, Zoom in on scenes for clues, Uncover secrets of a lost city

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prefer the free-to-play mode
- 🚀 Awesome change in game format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/hints can be expensive
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🙅‍♀️ Dislike free-to-play model

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved
- Game resets progress

**Requested features**

- Remove coins/in-app purchases
- Add voice support
- Improve save/load functionality


### Artifact Seekers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-seekers/id6680193251)

Embark on an adventure game filled with hidden objects, mini-games, and challenging puzzles. Compete with other players to win audience favor and explore diverse worlds. Show your ingenuity to solve quests and earn stars.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Mini-games and puzzles, Player competition, Explore diverse locations, Solve challenging quests, Earn stars and audience love

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modest set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regular set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium set | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Exceptional artwork
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive hints and coins
- 🤯 Overly difficult puzzles
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and progression
- 🕰️ Repetitive and tedious gameplay
- 🙄 Annoying characters and voice acting

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to progress due to glitches
- Inconsistent puzzle mechanics
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Skip option for difficult puzzles
- More balanced difficulty levels
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Ability to purchase full game access
- Better integration of story and puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Artifact Seekers free?

Artifact Seekers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Artifact Seekers?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object and Artifact Seekers are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 464 ratings respectively.

### Do Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Artifact Seekers have ads?

Artifact Seekers shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Artifact Seekers?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object ships an update every 4 weeks, and Artifact Seekers every 11 days. Most recently, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object was updated on September 24, 2026 and Artifact Seekers on September 25, 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.*