Hidden Spots vs NextSeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Spots
This game offers a fresh twist on hidden object mechanics. Instead of finding objects, players must find the correct spots for given items within a scene. Completing levels brings the scene to life with animations and a cheerful plot.
- Find correct spots for objects
- Animate scenes with placed objects
- Free to play
- Intuitive gameplay
- Unique hand-drawn art
- Various scenes
- Helpful hints
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Welcome to the ultimate Hidden Spots adventure! We are happy to present to you a fresh take on a well-known hidden objects game mechanic. In Hidden Spots you don’t need to find the hidden objects, here your goal is to find the right hidden spots for the level objects. When all the objects are placed in their spots, the level scene comes to life and pleases you with its cheerful plot. Embark on your journey through the delightful and varied plots of Hidden Spots today, and discover a new game that's uniquely satisfying for both beginners and puzzle pros alike! Key Features Free to play. Jump into new puzzle adventures without any cost. Simple rules and intuitive gameplay. Select the object you want to place in the picture, find its hidden spot and place it. Unique funny art. Enjoy unique hand-drawn art content made by our artists. Various scenes. Beach, museum, countryside, cafe and more places are waiting for you! Tricky designed levels. To find the hidden spots is not so easy - it will take your attention and sometimes even detective skills! Helpful hints. If you get stuck, use the hint that will help you complete the level and open a new one. No time limit. Take your time and enjoy playing the game as long as you want. How to Play Explore the scene and the spots on it. Check out the objects in the panel below the scene. Find the right spots for all the objects from the panel and place objects on the scene. Enjoy funny animation of the ready scene picture. Don’t miss out – start your brain-boosting adventure today and try to find all the hidden spots!
NextSeat
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NextSeat turns the phones and tablets you already have into a shared game table - even with no signal at all. Everyone connects directly over a local network, so NextSeat works on planes, trains, in tunnels, on road trips, at the campsite, or anywhere with no Wi-Fi and no mobile data. Play classic board games and quick party games with the people sitting right next to you. No internet connection. No accounts. No ads. Pass-and-play is the past. With NextSeat everyone plays on their own screen, in the same room, on the same local network. NO SIGNAL? NO PROBLEM Stuck on a long flight, a train through the countryside, or a road trip out of range? That's exactly when NextSeat shines. There are no servers in the middle - your devices talk straight to each other - so the games work the same whether you're on full Wi-Fi or completely off-grid. GAMES INCLUDED • Chess - full rules, for two players • Checkers (Draughts) - classic English draughts • Tic-Tac-Toe - the quick classic • Wordseat - build words on the board from your letter tiles, for 2–4 players • Skirmish - turn-based tactics for 2–4 players: capture the HQ or rout your rivals • Capybara Mayhem - a frantic real-time hopper for 1–4 players More games are on the way - and because every game is self-contained, the list keeps growing. WHY NEXTSEAT • Truly local - plays over your local network with no servers in between • Works with zero signal - a direct local connection means planes, trains, tunnels and off-grid spots are all fair game • Private by design - no accounts, no tracking, no data collected • No ads and no in-app purchases • Built-in chat - with mute and report controls to keep things friendly • Reconnect-friendly - background the app and rejoin without losing your seat • A handsome tabletop look - wood, parchment and lantern-gold throughout HOW IT WORKS 1. One player hosts a lobby and picks a connection. 2. Everyone else joins from the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Choose a game, take your seats, and play. Gather round. Grab your seat. It's game night.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextSeat at none against Hidden Spots's 1. NextSeat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hidden Spots's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price 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. Hidden Spots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NextSeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hidden Spots | NextSeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Easybrain Ltd | Lidbit Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Hidden Spots
Reported bugs
2 issues- Black screen issue after playing for a while
- Compatibility problems on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Zoom function for better visibility
- Hint system or free hints for older players
NextSeat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidden Spots
- Hidden Spots No Ads$14.99
NextSeat
No in-app purchases








