# Hidden City vs Hidden Objects 5 in 1

Hidden City and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hidden Objects 5 in 1's. Hidden City also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (95K vs 691). Hidden Objects 5 in 1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 5 in 1 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hidden City against 4.3 for Hidden Objects 5 in 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden City has 95K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hidden Objects 5 in 1's.

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, Hidden Objects 5 in 1 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden City | Hidden Objects 5 in 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-city-object-seekers/id722217471/reviews) | **[4.3 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-5-in-1/id1545557940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 691 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 335 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden City

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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 5 in 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-5-in-1/id1545557940)

Engage in a classic hidden object search experience with 50 challenging levels across five distinct themes. Find specific items from a list to earn stars and improve your skills. Offers multiple hint types and two game modes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** 50 challenging levels, 5 different themes, Time and Classic modes, Multiple hint types (Normal, Magnet, Radar), Thousands of hidden objects, High-quality graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP ACCESS | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden City free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects 5 in 1 free?

Hidden Objects 5 in 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Hidden Objects 5 in 1?

Hidden Objects 5 in 1 is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects 5 in 1 averages 4.3 from 691 ratings.

### Do Hidden City or Hidden Objects 5 in 1 have ads?

Both Hidden City and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Hidden Objects 5 in 1?

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 on September 25, 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.*