Comparison

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object vs Hidden Objects

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

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Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

Uncover a ghostly mystery on a luxurious yacht by finding hidden objects and solving puzzles. Investigate a disappearance, pacify a vengeful spirit, and reveal dark family secrets in this detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Engaging puzzles and mini-games
  • Mysterious plot with plot twists
  • Explore ship and pier locations
  • Bonus chapter and collector's edition content
  • Zoom and clue features
Features
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Will you be able to uncover the mystery of a ghost on a ship? Play a new hidden object game, solve unique puzzles and scary mysteries! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mystery of A Haunting Novel 2: Surfaced Secrets? Immerse yourself in the detective hidden object game, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and find out what secrets the luxurious yacht hides. Note that this is a free trial version of the search items game! You can get the full walkthrough by means of an in-app purchase. Five years ago a girl named Lila disappeared from a party on a luxurious yacht. And now, the owners of that yacht start seeing her ghost who seeks revenge and implies that a member of that family actually killed her. Find out the truth in this detective hidden object game! EXPLORE THE SHIP AND ITS SURROUNDINGS TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH Your son and his wife go missing on a ship voyage - will you be able to find them and pacify the vengeful ghost? An exciting plot that will be enjoyed by fans of haunted hotel games and mystery detective games. FIND OUT HOW LILA DISAPPEARED FROM THE SHIP Find missing items, artifacts, and clues! Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to find out why someone wanted to get rid of her. LEARN IF YOU MANAGE TO FIND THE MURDERER AND MAKE IT OUT ALIVE Complete engaging HO scenes and feel the thrill caused by the unexpected plot twists. FIND OUT WHAT SECRETS ARE HIDDEN ON THE PIER IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Play as Pier Guardian and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Get lots of unique achievements! Tons of collectibles and puzzles to find! A Haunting Novel 2: Surfaced Secrets is a mystical detective game in which you have to search and find all the hidden objects like a detective. Go on an adventure and find out who the ghost on the yacht wants revenge on. Uncover the mysteries and learn all the secrets of this mystical adventure! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Zoom in on the scenes to help find the hidden objects, and use clues if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a developer of hidden object games and mystery detective games. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions:https://elephant-games.com/terms/

About

Hidden Objects

Embark on a supernatural noir detective adventure to solve a series of brutal murders tied to a phantom cab. Explore haunted streets, solve witch puzzles, and uncover dark truths in this gripping hidden object mystery.

Highlights
  • Supernatural noir detective story
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Witch puzzle mini-games
  • Explore haunted streets
  • Choices that shape fate
  • Search and find challenges
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Explore the mystical world of "Secrets of Salem: The Phantom Cab", a chilling blend of supernatural noir and detective mystery games. Detective Victor Grayson hunts a phantom cab tied to brutal murders and his missing brother. Explore haunted streets, solve witch puzzle challenges, and uncover the darkest truths in one of the gripping hidden object games. Can you unravel the city’s unsolved mysteries games, or will you vanish into the night? Prepare to find hidden objects and test your courage in unforgettable search and find games! Detective Victor Grayson is no stranger to the shadows, but this time, the dark feels personal. A string of brutal beheadings is shaking Salem, each victim last seen stepping into the same black taxi. The newest case hits too close: a student obsessed with the legend of the Headless Taxi Driver… just like Victor's missing brother, Thomas. With no leads left and the past creeping in, Victor turns to an unlikely ally - Dakota Lovelace, a witch with an occult shop and ties to Salem's hidden world. Soon, the skeptical detective learns that in a city where legends are murderous and ghosts hold grudges, the truth is rarely what it seems. And once you ride with the dead… You don't always come back. · Noir Mystery Unfolds! Dive into an immersive tale where hidden object games meet noir storytelling. Each crime scene hides secrets to uncover, forcing you to find hidden objects and link clues in this unique mix of mystery games and unsolved mysteries games while unraveling a chilling witch puzzle! · Salem’s Haunted Streets! Explore Salem’s eerie streets in atmospheric search and find games filled with cursed taxis and haunted whispers. Use sharp eyes to find hidden objects in detailed scenes, proving why hidden object games are the heart of all great mystery games tied to unsolved mysteries games! · Witch Puzzles & Riddles! Solve inventive witch puzzle mini-games that go beyond ordinary search and find games. Each riddle deepens the story, connecting mystery games and unsolved mysteries games, while staying true to what makes hidden object games unforgettable: the thrill to find hidden objects everywhere! · Choices That Shape Fate! Shape the outcome with your choices as Salem’s shadows close in. Forge alliances, battle fears, and journey through unsolved mysteries games where you must find hidden objects, master every witch puzzle, and embrace the depth of mystery games inside the most atmospheric search and find games yet! Your ride is waiting. Step inside the free trial and prove that even in the darkest night, you can still find hidden objects… before the door locks forever. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object against 4.6 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 44% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaunting Novel 2:Hidden ObjectHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (120 ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120 — better115
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB794 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

All ratings120 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Hidden Objects

All ratings115 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock$12.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object free?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Objects?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object is rated higher. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object averages 4.7 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object does not.
Which is updated more often, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Objects?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects every 2 months. Most recently, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object was updated on August 27, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 22, 2026.

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