# Hidden Friends vs Spot it

Hidden Friends and Spot it both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hidden Friends's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spot it's. Spot it's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Friends sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Spot it sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hidden Friends against 4.9 for Spot it. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 452 and 611 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Hidden Friends's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spot it's.

Hidden Friends ships an update fortnightly, Spot it every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Friends | Spot it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-friends/id6743651928/reviews)** | [4.9 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-it-find-hidden-objects/id6745964485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 452 | **611** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cozycat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715234213) | [Felicity Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745080261) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-friends/id6743651928)

Discover adorable hidden characters in black-and-white backgrounds. Solve puzzles to bring vibrant scenes to life and collect a variety of cute buddies. Enjoy a challenging yet accessible gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Find hidden characters, Solve background puzzles, Bring scenes to life, Collect cute buddies, Multiple stages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Auto Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Spot it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-it-find-hidden-objects/id6745964485)

Embark on a thrilling search and find adventure across stunning locations. Uncover hidden objects, solve mysteries, and test your attention to detail in this engaging puzzle game. Enjoy brain-boosting fun suitable for all ages with endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Hidden object search, Find the difference puzzles, Object hunt adventures, Treasure hunt challenges, Brain-boosting exercises, Mystery and adventure levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pocket Change | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snow Reverie Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of 'em | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skyline Oasis Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toyland Workshop Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wildlife Haven Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Dominion Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rhythm District Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Outpost Premium Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deal of the day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (One Week) | $2.49 | one-time |
| Coin Sprinkle | $3.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.49 | one-time |
| Good Detective Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Homes Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Drew Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Premium Maps | $24.99 | one-time |
| Investigator Arsenal | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Friends free?

Hidden Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spot it free?

Spot it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Friends or Spot it?

Hidden Friends is rated higher. Hidden Friends averages 5.0 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while Spot it averages 4.9 from 611 ratings.

### Do Hidden Friends or Spot it have ads?

Both Hidden Friends and Spot it show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Friends or Spot it?

Hidden Friends ships an update fortnightly, and Spot it every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Friends was updated on October 28, 2026 and Spot it on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*