# Hidden City vs Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden City at every 9 days against Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's every 5 months. Hidden City also leads on chart position (#126 vs unranked) and ratings volume (95K vs 29K). Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden City sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 29K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's.

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden City | Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-city-object-seekers/id722217471/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 320 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-city-object-seekers/id722217471)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to rescue a friend from a mysterious phantom city. Solve puzzles, explore dark dungeons, and battle strange creatures as you uncover secrets and confront evil.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Quests and puzzles, Dungeon exploration, Combat against monsters and cults, Offline play, Friend assistance

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platter of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drawer of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Rubies | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Rubies | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great fun
- 👍 Fabulous
- 👍 Never knew I could be such a clever person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hidden City: You have a VERY offensive ad in your line up
- 💰 Too costly, not enough bang for your hard earned bucks
- 💰 Game is the most frustrating I have ever played, very little in return for achieving goals
- 💰 Game is getting more and more difficult to play without making in-app purchases
- 🐛 Quite often when visiting friends, the game freezes and I can no longer continue playing

**Reported bugs**

- Can not access the game to sign in after changing password
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Losing progress and achievements when switching devices
- Glitches with events and mini-games
- Disappearing items and rewards

**Requested features**

- Give more free rubies, game is too expensive
- Make the game less expensive
- Give more rewards for completing goals
- Make the game less frustrating and more enjoyable
- Fix the glitches and technical issues


### Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756)

Embark on a new investigation with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Test your observation skills by searching for clues in intricate scenes. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, differences, and pairs in this free detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic scenes with favorite characters, Completely free adventure, Diverse game locations, Find objects, differences, and pairs, Genuine antique hidden objects, Innovative photo hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No time pressure
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some objects hard to see
- 🐛 Repeated scenes and puzzles
- 🐛 Confusing or imprecise object names
- 🔊 Repetitive background music

**Reported bugs**

- Matching pairs not registering correctly
- Hint button freezing in some rooms
- Inability to exit certain rooms

**Requested features**

- More levels and scenes
- Ability to zoom in further
- More varied background music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden City free?

Hidden City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes free?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Hidden City or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes have ads?

Both Hidden City and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes on October 18, 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.*