Comparison

Hidden Objects Collection * vs Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

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

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About

Hidden Objects Collection *

Embark on seven free hidden object adventures across diverse themes, from post-apocalyptic mysteries and global travel to romantic detective stories and classic literary adaptations. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and immerse yourself in beautifully crafted scenes.

Highlights
  • Seven free hidden object adventures
  • Post-apocalyptic mystery
  • Global travel simulation
  • 18th-century romance puzzle
  • Literary adaptations
  • Detective stories
  • Zombie-themed puzzles
Features
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Seven Hidden Object adventures to explore for FREE! *** Time Trap Solve the mystery of the post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Any object you’ll find can be a hint. Dive into the world of fantasy! *** Around The World in 80 Days You will travel round the world with the main heroes. Each location (scene) is a new continent, a new country or a new town where you will find yourself in the atmosphere of this region thanks to the picturesque and colourful graphics and the unique musical background. Fogg's journey with his servant Passepartout begins in England, then he travels to France, Egypt, India, China, Japan, America and other countries. *** Romance with Chocolate Immerse yourself in a romantic story with its roots in the 18th century. Guide a North American girl and a Frenchman through beautiful historic Parisian locales, putting together pieces of the detective puzzle as your proceed. Trips to real attractions in the city of love: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, Pont des Arts, and the Louvre Museum. At the end of the game you along with the other heroes will be able to re-invent the ancient chocolate recipe, which has been kept secret for more than 3 centuries. ***Alice Through the Looking Glass Team up with Alice to explore this mysterious world! This new Hidden Objects Game is based on a novel 'Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There' by Lewis Carroll. An exciting adventure is waiting for you! *** Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter New adventures of famous Sherlock Holmes are waiting for you! If you love detective stories, adventures, unexpected turns of a plot – this game is for you. The valuable exhibit is stolen from a collection of Lord Crowley. Traces of malefactors lead to India... *** Detective Sherlock Pug and the Case of the Skindiver The shadow of the evil Skindiver has fallen upon Oddopolis. The city police don't know what to do. Detective Sherlock Pug has decided to call on superheroes for aid. Become a comic-book detective's right-hand man. Solve an unusual case by finding and defeating a dangerous villain. *** Zombies Escape Become top Zombie Hunter in a classic hidden objects puzzle. Fun and crazy atmosphere of a weird institute. Help to find Zombies who escaped from a clinic lab! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrispApp

About

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

Highlights
  • 5000+ quest puzzles
  • Card fights with monsters
  • Avatar customization
  • Design and restore mansion
  • 60+ locations to search
  • 18 game modes
  • Collect 1600+ items
Features
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You woke up in a town that seems to remember you… even though you don't remember it. Search for hidden objects, discover clues, solve puzzles, battle sinister creatures, and restore a haunted mansion as you investigate the mystery surrounding Coastal Hill. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth—and deeper into the town's secrets. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MYSTERIOUS STORY Every resident seems to know more than they're willing to share. Search and find hidden objects, spot the clues, solve brain teasers, and meet intriguing characters as you uncover what lies beneath the city's peaceful facade. EXPLORE 60+ DETAILED SCENES Seek and find objects across more than 60 stunning locations. Complete over 5,000 quests, collect more than 1,600 unique items, and master 18 search modes, including Spot the Difference, Silhouettes, Find Pairs, and more. DECORATE AN OLD MANSION Bring a haunted mansion back to life and uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. Renovate rooms, choose decorations, and create a home that reflects your style. CREATE YOUR AVATAR Customize your character with unique hairstyles, outfits, boots, and accessories that provide useful power-ups and bonuses. TEAM UP WITH FRIENDS Start your own guild, invite your friends and compete with players from around the world. Find hidden objects, fight monsters in card-matching battles, build Wonders of the World, complete mystery adventure quests, and enjoy a wide variety of mini-games, including Three Tiles, Puzzles, Mahjong, Flasks, Bingo, Words, and more. Coastal Hill is a free game, but some in-game items may be purchased for real money. The mystery continues every month with new hidden object scenes, investigation quests, seasonal events, collectibles, and generous rewards. Join our official communities and stay tuned on the latest news, interesting facts, and more cool stuff: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coastalhillmystery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coastalhillmystery If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at info@adoregames.com or use in-game chat. Privacy Policy: http://o.adoregames.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://o.adoregames.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Collection *4 screens
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Objects Collection * at none against Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's 13. Hidden Objects Collection * also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Collection * asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hidden Objects Collection *'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects Collection * ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Objects Collection * versus Hidden Objects Coastal Hill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects Collection *Hidden Objects Coastal Hill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K5.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB404 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioAdoreStudio Ltd.

Customer experience

Hidden Objects Collection *

All ratings2,958 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.7%

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

All ratings5,259 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,155 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects Collection *

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Lost progress and rewards
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Disappearing items and currencies

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better communication from developers
  • Improved technical support
  • More lenient timed tasks
  • Ability to gift items to new players
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  • Separate servers for competitive teams

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Objects Collection *

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

One-time13
  • Puzzles solving pack$0.99
  • One-Time Offer$0.99
  • 10 Crystals$1.99
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  • Medium Train Offer$2.99
  • Adventure welcoming pack$3.99
  • 30 Crystals$4.99
  • VIP Daily Tasks Reward$4.99
  • Road Pass$4.99
  • Big Train Offer$4.99
  • Ascent Pass$6.99
  • 65 Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Pass - boost your progress$9.99
  • 145 Crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Collection * free?
Hidden Objects Collection * is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Collection * or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Hidden Objects Collection * averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Hidden Objects Collection * or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill have ads?
Neither Hidden Objects Collection * nor Hidden Objects Coastal Hill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Collection * or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Hidden Objects Collection * ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects Collection * was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill on October 14, 2026.

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