# Hidden City vs Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill at none against Hidden City's shown. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 72%). Hidden City's advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 5.3K) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden City has 95K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden City | Hidden Objects Coastal Hill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-city-object-seekers/id722217471/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 321 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [AdoreStudio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430272251) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden City

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure in a mystical Victorian city. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover magical secrets through story-rich quests and detailed scenes. Enjoy various search modes and engaging mini-games.

**Highlights:** Hidden object search modes (Words, Silhouettes, Night, Pairs), Spot the difference mini-games, Match-3 puzzle levels, Brain teasers and logic challenges, Narrative-driven quests and character stories, Offline play support, Regular content updates

**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 Coastal Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

**Highlights:** 5000+ quest puzzles, Card fights with monsters, Avatar customization, Design and restore mansion, 60+ locations to search, 18 game modes, Collect 1600+ items

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles solving pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adventure welcoming pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Daily Tasks Reward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Train Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ascent Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 65 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass - boost your progress | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting hidden object game
- 👍 Fun and exciting
- 👍 Variety of gameplay
- 👍 Challenging without being frustrating
- 👍 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 💰 Expensive to play well
- 💰 Increasing costs with updates
- ⏱️ Timed tasks can be too difficult
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Lost progress and rewards
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Disappearing items and currencies

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better communication from developers
- Improved technical support
- More lenient timed tasks
- Ability to gift items to new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden City free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Hidden City or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill have ads?

Hidden City shows ads; Hidden Objects Coastal Hill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?

Hidden City ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill on November 10, 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.*