Comparison

Hidden Objects Zen vs Astro Merge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of detailed illustrated scenes
  • Relaxing search-and-find puzzles
  • No timer
  • Zoom and pan functionality
  • Helpful hints
  • Simple tap-to-find controls
Features
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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

About

Astro Merge

Features
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Astro Merge- the new physics based planet matching game. Toss planets and stars into orbit around a black hole and merge matching worlds: Pluto to Moon to Mercury, all the way up to the Sun. Real orbital gravity means every throw curves, swings, and settles- line up bank shots, ride the orbital pull, and keep your pile from drifting past the asteroid boundary. FEATURES - Real gravity: planets orbit, slingshot, and collide around a central black hole - 11 celestial tiers to merge, from tiny Pluto to the enormous Sun - Tools of the trade: asteroid strikes, shockwave bombs, upgrades, and cleanup powerups - Automatic and manual camera control for wide-orbit rescues - A guided flight tutorial that teaches gentle tosses, zoom, and bank shots - Daily check-in stars, plus stars earned every round - Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your stars and best score across devices - Understated sci-fi console HUD, procedural night skies and ambient soundtrack Match the Universe.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Zen4 screens
Astro Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden Objects Zen and Astro Merge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Zen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Astro Merge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hidden Objects Zen versus Astro Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects ZenAstro Merge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUGA DOOGA LLCChristian Partenio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Objects Zen

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99
6 purchases

Astro Merge

One-time6
  • 10 Stars$0.99
  • 50 Stars$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Stars$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • 500 Stars$9.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Zen free?
Hidden Objects Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Merge free?
Astro Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Objects Zen or Astro Merge have ads?
Both Hidden Objects Zen and Astro Merge show ads.

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