# Lost Echo vs Hidden Objects Mystery Society

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Objects Mystery Society at Free against Lost Echo's $4.49. Hidden Objects Mystery Society also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 86) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Lost Echo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Hidden Objects Mystery Society is free to download; Lost Echo costs $4.49 up front. Hidden Objects Mystery Society sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Lost Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lost Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Mystery Society has 16K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Lost Echo's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hidden Objects Mystery Society's.

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects Mystery Society every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Echo | Hidden Objects Mystery Society |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097/reviews)** | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 444 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KickBack](https://appshunter.io/developer/701558931) | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure to find a missing girlfriend. Explore 3D environments, solve puzzles, and interact with characters to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. This story-driven experience captures the spirit of classic adventure games.

**Highlights:** Story-driven sci-fi mystery, Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Explore fully 3D environments, Solve puzzles, Interact with characters, Uncover the truth

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent story and plot
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🤔 Confusing and unsatisfying ending
- 👨‍💻 Awkward character animations and interactions
- 🌐 Issues with translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting deleted after updates
- Inability to progress past certain points

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Multiple endings or branching storylines
- Improved character development
- Sequel or expansion to continue the story


### Hidden Objects Mystery Society

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465)

Embark on a detective adventure across Europe, finding hidden objects and solving mysteries. Explore vibrant cities, uncover clues, and climb the ranks of a secret society to become the ultimate detective. Enjoy various game modes and mini-games, even offline.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries and find hidden objects, Explore European cities, Hundreds of hidden objects per scene, Multiple game modes (Find the differences, Mirror, Night), Mini-games (Solitaire, Match 3), Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Set of Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Energy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Set of Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 31750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Set of Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good gameplay
- 🤔 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progress/energy regeneration
- 🛑 Frustrating glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases/ads
- 🤯 Confusing/lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes after watching ads
- Purchased items/rewards not received
- Inconsistent/unreliable video ads

**Requested features**

- Improve energy/progress system
- Fix video ad/freezing issues
- Provide better tutorials/instructions
- Reduce in-app purchase requirements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Echo free?

Lost Echo costs $4.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Objects Mystery Society free?

Hidden Objects Mystery Society is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Echo or Hidden Objects Mystery Society?

Lost Echo is rated higher. Lost Echo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Hidden Objects Mystery Society averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do Lost Echo or Hidden Objects Mystery Society have ads?

Hidden Objects Mystery Society shows ads; Lost Echo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Echo or Hidden Objects Mystery Society?

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects Mystery Society every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lost Echo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hidden Objects Mystery Society on September 23, 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.*