Comparison

Darkwood Tales vs Hidden Objects

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

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Darkwood Tales

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In a medieval village, the inhabitants tell a legend about a vampire-like monster that abducts people. And now it seems evil has returned... One day, Elaine ventures too far into the dark forest and is attacked by a monster. When she wakes up, she finds herself in an abandoned castle. She wants to escape as quickly as possible. Explore dark places and learn all about the secrets of the abandoned castle. Find out the truth about the mysterious legend and the monster in this exciting hidden object adventure! Play tricky puzzles and relaxing mini-games, and search for a variety of hidden objects and clues! Features: - Experience the exciting story about a sinister legend in this hidden object game - Immerse yourself in numerous fantastic hidden object scenes with lots of tasks - Solve many mini-games and tricky puzzles

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Hidden Objects

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Step into Hidden Objects: Visual Tale, a cozy blend of story-driven visual novel and relaxing hidden object puzzles. Follow a school romance where every choice matters โ€” friendships, secrets, and moments of love unfold as you search for clues hidden in beautifully drawn scenes. Zoom in, explore every detail, and uncover items that move the story forward. Each hidden object you find unlocks new dialogue, branches the narrative, and shapes your journey through laughter, drama, and heartfelt discoveries. No timers, no stress โ€” just a gentle pace where you relax, read, and play. New episodes and challenges appear regularly, keeping the experience fresh. Whether youโ€™re here for the romance, the puzzles, or the charming characters, this tale is yours to discover.

Screenshots

Darkwood Tales4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Objects at Free against Darkwood Tales's $4.99. Darkwood Tales's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Hidden Objects is free to download; Darkwood Tales costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Darkwood Tales versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkwood TalesHidden Objects
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size368 MB154 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRunesoftSvetlana Feshina

In-app purchases

None

Darkwood Tales

No in-app purchases

None

Hidden Objects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Darkwood Tales free?
Darkwood Tales costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Darkwood Tales or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Darkwood Tales does not.

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