Comparison

ASTRAL HOUSE vs Hidden Objects

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

Head to head
About

ASTRAL HOUSE

Explore a virtual house and solve puzzles to find your way out. This escape room game features item collection, combination, and detailed views to aid your progress. Enjoy an auto-save feature to pick up where you left off.

Highlights
  • Virtual house exploration
  • Item collection and usage
  • Item combination
  • Detailed item views
  • Auto-save functionality
Features
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APARTMENT BACON presents ROOM ESCAPE GAME : ASTRAL HOUSE When searching for properties online, I came across a website called 'APARTMENT.BACON' They are offering virtual house tour. Enjoy the house and try to find your way out! ***** Auto-save. Tap and collect items. Tap and use collected items in inventory section. Double tap collected item to see detail. Some items can be combined. ***** BGM / SE : https://freesound.org/

About

Hidden Objects

A classic seek-and-find puzzle game designed to sharpen observation skills. Players search for listed items within detailed scenes, using zoom and tap controls to progress through hundreds of unique levels at their own pace.

Highlights
  • Seek-and-find puzzles
  • Zoom functionality
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hint system
  • Brain training
  • Hundreds of levels
Features
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Experience the ultimate Hidden Object challenge! Welcome to Hidden Objects: Strange Case!, a classic seek-and-find puzzle game designed to help you relax while keeping your brain sharp. If you enjoy searching for hidden items and testing your observation skills, this game is for you! Your goal is simple: find every item listed at the bottom of the screen to complete the level. Each scene is hand-crafted with intricate details, making every search a rewarding experience. HOW TO PLAY Observe: Look at the list of items you need to find. Search: Scan the beautiful, high-quality illustrations for the hidden items. Zoom: Use your fingers to zoom in and out to catch the tiniest details. Tap: Once you find an object, simply tap it to collect it. Progress: Collect all required items to unlock the next level! GAME FEATURES - Completely Free: Enjoy the full game experience without any mandatory fees. - Simple Controls: Intuitive "tap-to-collect" mechanics that anyone can play. - Stunning Visuals: Explore hundreds of unique levels with various themes and art styles. - Relaxing Gameplay: No stressful timers! Take your time to enjoy the art and find things at your own pace. - Helpful Hints: If you ever get stuck, use the hint system to point you in the right direction. - Zoom Functionality: Easily navigate through large, complex maps to find well-hidden objects. - Brain Training: Enhance your concentration, focus, and attention to detail while having fun.

Screenshots

ASTRAL HOUSE4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ASTRAL HOUSE at 262 against Hidden Objects's 1. ASTRAL HOUSE also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Hidden Objects's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASTRAL HOUSE has 262 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASTRAL HOUSE ships an update every 3 days, Hidden Objects fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ASTRAL HOUSE versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASTRAL HOUSEHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (262 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB208 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAPARTMENT BACONLABELEDMAN LTD

Customer experience

ASTRAL HOUSE

All ratings262 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.8%

Hidden Objects

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ASTRAL HOUSE

No in-app purchases

None

Hidden Objects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASTRAL HOUSE free?
ASTRAL HOUSE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASTRAL HOUSE or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. ASTRAL HOUSE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ASTRAL HOUSE or Hidden Objects have ads?
Both ASTRAL HOUSE and Hidden Objects show ads.
Which is updated more often, ASTRAL HOUSE or Hidden Objects?
ASTRAL HOUSE ships an update every 3 days, and Hidden Objects fortnightly. Most recently, ASTRAL HOUSE was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 12, 2026.

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