Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Escape #2

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

Become a private detective and solve intriguing cases by finding hidden objects and evidence. Explore diverse locations, use forensic tools, and interrogate suspects to bring criminals to justice. Compete with friends and hone your detective skills in this free hidden object game.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects and evidence
  • Explore diverse locations
  • Enhance cases with hacking and forensics
  • Unravel mysteries with experts
  • Interrogate suspicious characters
  • Solve murders and thefts
  • Compete in limited time challenges
Features
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Step into the shoes of a private detective and solve puzzling cases in this brand-new FREE hidden object game! Hunt down clues and expose the hidden motives of criminals the cops can’t catch. • FIND hidden objects and evidence in gorgeous Retina Display-ready scenes! • EXPLORE a variety of locations, from gloomy subway terminals to sunny park picnics! • ENHANCE your case by hacking computers, dusting for prints, and re-assembling documents! • UNRAVEL the mystery with friendly experts like forensic investigators and hackers! • INTERROGATE suspicious characters in beautiful hand-drawn cutscenes! • SOLVE murders, thefts, and other crimes to bring criminals to justice! • HONE your detective skills in a variety of game modes! • CHALLENGE other players in Limited Time Challenges! • ADOPT a canine companion who'll sniff out bonuses! Good dog! • COMPETE against your Facebook friends with leaderboards! Can you solve the city’s toughest crimes? Find out by playing the best hidden object game for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch! Enjoy all the twists and turns of Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes! Please note that Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes is free to play, but you can purchase in-app items with real money. To delete this feature, on your device go to Settings Menu -> General -> Restrictions option. You can then simply turn off In-App Purchases under "Allowed Content". In addition, Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes may link to social media services, such as Facebook, and Storm8 will have access to your information through such services.

About

Escape #2

A challenging puzzle escape game where you must break out of prison. Gather clues and use items to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to achieve freedom.

Highlights
  • Prison break simulation
  • Item collection and usage
  • Puzzle solving
  • Clue gathering
  • Logic challenges
Features
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Escape #2: Prison Break — Can You Break Out? Episode #2 MISSION: Cut the power and open the electric door. You have been imprisoned for a crime you did not commit. You have served 10 years of your life sentence, and for the last 5 years you have been planning your escape. Some birds aren't meant to be caged — their feathers are just too bright. After a fight in the yard, you wake up with amnesia. Tonight is the night — can you find the clues you planted and break out? FEATURES: • Explore the prison by swiping left and right between rooms • Tap objects to interact — every detail could be a clue • Collect items and combine them to solve puzzles • Crack codes and uncover hidden passwords • Cut the power to disable the electric door • Stuck? Built-in hints always point to your exact next step • Atmospheric graphics and immersive sound effects • No time limit — think carefully and take your time TIPS: To open the electric door, gather items and use them to solve puzzles. Search every corner — some clues can only be seen in the dark. Be patient, and good luck! This is Episode #2 of the Escape series. More episodes: • Escape #1 – The Cell: find the code and unlock the door • Escape #3 – The Morgue: blast your way out of the morgue • Escape #4 – Lockdown: break out of a maximum-security facility • Escape #5 – The Nest: escape the asylum (the final episode)

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Escape #24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Objects at none against Escape #2's shown. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 48) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Escape #2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 6.2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 71% of Escape #2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, Escape #2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Objects versus Escape #2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsEscape #2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6.2K ratings) — better4.0 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better71.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStorm8 Studios旭 梁

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings6,178 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews2,177 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative6.2%

Escape #2

All ratings48 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Hidden Objects

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Interesting and engaging
  • 👍 Great hidden objects game
  • 👍 Enjoyable and challenging
  • 👍 Good for memory and observation

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Takes too long to earn stars
  • ⏱️ High energy cost per scene
  • ⏱️ Slow energy recharge
  • 🐛 Progress sometimes lost or reset
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Escape #2

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 🧠 Mind-bending puzzles
  • 💡 Challenging for advanced players
  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 💯 Cool and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • ❌ Terrible clues
  • 😵 Confusing gameplay
  • 🤯 Frustratingly hard
  • 🙄 Boring and not fun
  • 👎 Broken game mechanics

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenes sometimes glitch or have missing objects
  • Evidence analysis progress resets unexpectedly
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update game to work with latest iOS
  • Add more cases/levels
  • Allow stars to carry over between levels
  • Reduce energy cost per scene
  • Increase energy recharge rate
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  • Improve stability and reduce bugs

Escape #2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game broken
  • Inventory disappears
  • Dodgy game mechanics

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Better hints
  • Tools usable on all pages

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 40 Gems$1.99
  • 110 Gems$2.99
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  • 110 Gems$3.99
  • 110 Gems$4.99
  • 230 Gems$5.99
  • 230 Gems$9.99
  • 500 Gems$19.99
  • 1320 Gems$49.99
  • 3000 Gems$59.99
1 purchases

Escape #2

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Escape #2 free?
Escape #2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Escape #2?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Escape #2 averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Escape #2 have ads?
Escape #2 shows ads; Hidden Objects does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Escape #2?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 weeks, and Escape #2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 8, 2026 and Escape #2 on November 4, 2026.

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