Comparison

Hidden City vs Ravenhill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden City

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
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Hidden City is a hidden object detective adventure for players who enjoy cozy mystery games, search-and-find puzzles, story-rich quests and richly detailed scenes. Explore a mystical Victorian city, find hidden objects, follow clues, solve puzzles, meet unique characters and uncover magical secrets in the City of Shadows. Your next investigation awaits in a game where detective cases, beautiful search scenes, puzzle variety and magical events blend into one captivating mystery story. Look closer, collect clues and discover why every object, note and artifact matters. What will you investigate? Search atmospheric scenes filled with hidden items, evidence, notes, artifacts, keys, symbols, curiosities and visual clues. Every location invites careful observation and rewards players who love to find meaningful details in beautiful environments. Explore foggy streets, ornate halls, manor-like rooms, curious shops, gardens, arcades, laboratories and magical city districts. Each place supports the mystery and turns object search into part of the investigation. Which search modes can you play? Hidden City keeps the main investigation fresh with different modes designed to test your observation skills: • Words mode: Classic hidden object searching using text lists. • Silhouettes mode: Visual challenges based on object shapes. • Night mode: Focused searches in dim scenes using a spotlight. • Pairs mode: Matching identical or logically related objects to test your attention. These modes support players who enjoy search-and-find adventures, visual puzzles, detective games and finding hidden items through careful observation. Are there mini-games and puzzles? Yes. The core search mechanics are supported by puzzle modes that add variety without taking over the main experience. Take a break from the investigation and play through: • Spot the difference: Compare two scenes using sharp observation. • Match-3 levels: Crystal and gem matching for satisfying puzzle breaks. • Brain teasers: Logic mini-games, memory challenges and story-driven riddles. This mix works well for players who want a detective game with brain teasers, a mystery puzzle with clues or a search-and-find adventure with match-3 elements. How does the story unfold? Follow narrative-driven quests, character stories, special cases and event investigations. Assemble artifact collections, solve anomalies, complete requests and unlock rewards that help you continue your detective journey. Every quest connects detailed scenes, puzzle challenges, magical discoveries and story progression into one polished mystery adventure. Play Hidden City your way • Play offline: Continue your investigation anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Follow the story: Return to character quests, detective cases and magical events as your mystery unfolds. • Regular updates: Discover new cases, quests, search scenes and special events added over time. • Cross-device sync: Save your progress and switch between your devices. While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. You can play this game even if you’re offline! Game available in: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Ukrainian. ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! https://www.g5.com/e-mail ____________________________ Download more great games here: https://store.g5.com G5 Games — World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for ""g5"" in the App Store! ____________________________ Visit us: https://www.g5.com Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/g5enter Find us: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenCityGame/ Join us: https://www.instagram.com/hiddencity_ Follow us: https://x.com/g5games

About

Ravenhill

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to uncover a city's dark secrets. Search for hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and collect clues to unravel a gripping storyline filled with mystery and intrigue. Meet captivating characters and explore stunning, shadowed locations.

Highlights
  • Search for hidden objects
  • Solve intricate puzzles
  • Uncover cryptic clues
  • Collect evidence
  • Meet captivating characters
  • Explore stunning locations
  • Unravel a gripping storyline
Features
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Are you ready for a hidden object adventure unlike any other? Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure full of mystery and intrigue! In this exciting free detective hidden object game search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and complete quests to unravel the city's secrets! Ravenhill is no ordinary city—its streets are cloaked in shadow, and its past is buried under layers of mystery. People have vanished without a trace, whispers of secrets linger in the air, and danger seems to watch from every corner. As a detective, it's up to you to uncover cryptic clues, solve intricate puzzles, and piece together the truth hidden deep within the city's history. Along the way, you'll meet captivating characters, each holding a thread to the unraveling story. Will you uncover the secrets of Ravenhill and bring light to its darkness? The adventure of a lifetime awaits! Your journey to the heart of mystery starts here—are you ready to seek, discover, and solve? — Search for hidden objects, Detective! Uncover clues and solve quests to lift the shadowy secrets of Ravenhill's past. — Test your wits with puzzles! From tricky riddles to logic challenges, train your brain while uncovering the city's mysteries. — Don't miss a clue! Collect evidence and connect the dots to reveal the truth. — Meet fascinating characters! Encounter Ravenhill's enigmatic residents, each with a story to tell and secrets to share. — Explore stunning locations! Wander through eerie alleys, historic landmarks, and hidden chambers, all beautifully illustrated and filled with mysteries. — Unravel a gripping storyline! Dive into a twisting tale of suspense, family secrets, and dark discoveries waiting to be uncovered. — Navigate through an episodic plot structure. Discover yourself as the main character in intriguing scenes and unpredictable events. — Build collections and earn rewards! Assemble unique artifacts and uncover their significance in Ravenhill's shadowy history. Stay informed, be the first to know, and connect with players worldwide on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/RavenhillGameMYTONA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenhill_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ravenhill_official Are you ready for a big adventure? Then let's go!

Screenshots

Hidden City4 screens
Ravenhill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden City at 72% against Ravenhill's 53%. Hidden City also leads on chart position (#106 vs unranked). Ravenhill's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ravenhill holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 41K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 53% of Ravenhill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden City ships an update every 2 weeks, Ravenhill weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hidden City versus Ravenhill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden CityRavenhill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (95K ratings)4.6 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings95K — better41K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB789 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperG5 Entertainment ABMytona

Customer experience

Hidden City

All ratings95,328 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,587 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.0%

Ravenhill

All ratings41,056 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative37.7%

User reviews

Hidden City

From 95K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Ravenhill

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 🤝 Supportive guild community
  • 🕹️ Engaging puzzles and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-play mechanics
  • 🕰️ Frustrating energy/lives system
  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited search locations unrelated to storyline

Bugs and requests

Hidden City

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Offer an ad-free version for a one-time purchase
  • Make the mini-games less difficult and frustrating
  • Improve the social features and gifting system

Ravenhill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect scoring during events
  • Failure to start competitions
  • Repetitive loss of chat functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back lives instead of energy system
  • Ensure energy/lives are replenished when leveling up
  • Improve customer support and communication

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden City

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Cluster of Rubies$1.99
  • Tray of Rubies$4.99
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  • Super Deal$4.99
  • Platter of Rubies$9.99
  • Hyper Deal$9.99
  • Drawer of Rubies$19.99
  • Special Deal$19.99
  • Trunk of Rubies$49.99
  • Stockpile of Rubies$99.99
10 purchases

Ravenhill

One-time10
  • Staggering Deal$0.99
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Great Deal$2.99
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  • Purse of Coins$4.99
  • Awesome Deal$4.99
  • Box of Coins$9.99
  • Magnificent Deal$9.99
  • Classic Pack$14.99
  • Sack of Coins$19.99
  • Elite Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Hidden City free?
Hidden City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ravenhill free?
Ravenhill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Ravenhill?
Ravenhill is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Ravenhill averages 4.6 from 41K ratings.
Do Hidden City or Ravenhill have ads?
Both Hidden City and Ravenhill show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Ravenhill?
Hidden City ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ravenhill weekly. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ravenhill on November 11, 2026.

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