# Haystack Needle Quest vs The Needle in the Haystack 2

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Haystack Needle Quest at 15.0 against The Needle in the Haystack 2's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haystack Needle Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Needle in the Haystack 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haystack Needle Quest | The Needle in the Haystack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [akira ohmachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338624340) | [Alessandro Brning](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787298701) |

## What reviewers say

### Haystack Needle Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haystack-needle-quest/id6808254745)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Needle in the Haystack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658)

Collaborate with friends or join a public crew to search for a hidden needle in a massive haystack. Collect hay, earn in-game currency, and purchase tools and machines to aid your search. Play solo or with up to eight players.

**Highlights:** Cooperative multiplayer gameplay, Resource collection and management, Tool and machine upgrades, Private and public game yards, Solo play option, Hands-only challenge mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Haystack Needle Quest free?

Haystack Needle Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Needle in the Haystack 2 free?

The Needle in the Haystack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Haystack Needle Quest or The Needle in the Haystack 2 have ads?

Both Haystack Needle Quest and The Needle in the Haystack 2 show ads.

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