# Hidden Objects vs Virtual Pet

The clearest difference is ads: Virtual Pet at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Virtual Pet also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (880 vs 33). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hidden Objects against 4.8 for Virtual Pet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 880 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 4 days, Virtual Pet every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Virtual Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-find-and-seek-it/id6807344599/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-buuduu/id6811398621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **880** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) | [C2M Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468488183) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-find-and-seek-it/id6807344599)

Explore beautifully crafted scenes and search for cleverly hidden items in this relaxing puzzle game. Sharpen your mind and unwind with hundreds of unique levels, offering a satisfying challenge without any pressure.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique seek & find levels, Relaxing gameplay, no timers, Smooth zoom controls, Helpful hint system, Visually rich, high-definition scenes, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-buuduu/id6811398621)

Care for a virtual bear by feeding, bathing, and playing with it. Engage in mini-games to earn coins, customize your pet's appearance, and watch it grow. Enjoy offline play and language support.

**Highlights:** Feed and bathe virtual pet, Play 13 mini-games, Customize appearance, Unlock new clothes and achievements, Offline play supported, Syncs across devices with iCloud

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual Pet free?

Virtual Pet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Virtual Pet?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.9 out of 5 from 880 ratings, while Virtual Pet averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Virtual Pet have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Virtual Pet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Virtual Pet?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 4 days, and Virtual Pet every 3 days. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 24, 2026 and Virtual Pet on October 24, 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.*