Hidden Objects Zen vs Pictio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Objects Zen
Engage in relaxing hidden object puzzles at your own pace. Explore hundreds of detailed illustrations, from cozy rooms to cityscapes, finding cleverly hidden items without a timer. Zoom in, pan around, and use hints to discover every object and complete each scene.
- Hundreds of detailed illustrated scenes
- Relaxing search-and-find puzzles
- No timer
- Zoom and pan functionality
- Helpful hints
- Simple tap-to-find controls
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Unwind with hidden object puzzles you can solve at your own pace. Hidden Objects Zen invites you to explore hundreds of colorful illustrations, from cozy rooms to city scenes and peaceful outdoor settings. Each picture is filled with cleverly hidden items. Check your list, look around, and enjoy finding them one by one. There’s no timer counting down. Take a closer look at a busy shelf, zoom in on a small detail, or scan the scene for a familiar shape. Some objects catch your eye right away; others take a little patience. When you need help, a hint points you toward an item you’ve missed. • Hundreds of detailed illustrated scenes • Relaxing search-and-find puzzles with no timer • Zoom and pan to explore every corner • Helpful hints for hard-to-find objects • Simple tap-to-find controls Find every object on your list to complete the level and move on to the next scene. Make time for a little discovery. Your next find could be right in front of you. Support: support@ugadooga.com
Pictio
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Pictio brings the joy of color by number to a whole new level. Choose from hundreds of beautiful illustrations — animals, fantasy, flowers, ocean, mandalas, and more — and paint them one region at a time. Each image comes with a curated color palette designed to look stunning when complete. FEATURES • 90+ illustrations across 7 themed collections • Smooth, satisfying tap-to-paint experience • Save your progress and pick up where you left off • New packs added regularly • Dark and light mode PREMIUM Unlock unlimited access to all images with Pictio Premium. Choose monthly or annual — annual includes a 7-day free trial. Pictio is free to download. Premium subscription unlocks all content. • Monthly: $6.99/month • Annual: $34.99/year (7-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://summitviewland.com/pictio/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://summitviewland.com/pictio/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pictio at none against Hidden Objects Zen's shown. Pictio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects Zen's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases 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 Objects Zen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pictio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hidden Objects Zen ships an update every 4 days, Pictio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects Zen | Pictio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UGA DOOGA LLC | Summitview Apps |
In-app purchases
Hidden Objects Zen
- Remove Ads$8.99
Pictio
- Pictio Premium$6.991 Month
- Pictio Premium$34.991 Year
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