Comparison

Hidden City vs Happy Find

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 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
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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

Happy Find

Embark on a relaxing search adventure to find hidden objects and complete colorful maps. Explore detailed scenes, collect items from a given list, and use helpful tools to uncover secrets. Perfect for all ages seeking a calm and engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Find and collect hidden objects
  • Complete maps by collecting items
  • Use compass and magnifying glass hints
  • No time limit for relaxed gameplay
  • Colorful and engaging art style
  • Intuitive UI and UX
Features
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Welcome to the world of Happy Find! It is a game to find various objects and collect them all to complete the map! To pass the level, you have to check the list of hidden objects which is on the bottom of the screen, and look for the object from the big town people live in. If you collect an essential number of objects, you can continue to the next area of the town. Do you need a clue or a hint? Are you looking for intuitive easy puzzle games? Try Happy Find! There is no hurry to collect objects. Also, special items will help you. “Compass” will show you direction to the hidden object, and ”Magnifying glass“ tells you the nearest hidden object. Feel free to enjoy Happy Find! How to enjoy Happy Find 1.Relax and look for objects Calm down and check your list. Please don't be in a hurry, observe the town carefully. 2. Spend long days with the town You would be healed whenever you see the lives of cute people in this town, even if your journey to find all hidden objects is a struggle. 3. You don't have to collect perfectly — no need to be perfect. You need not feel guilty. Special Items will help your adventure! If you like Scavenger Hunt, June's Journey, Where's Waldo?, and Find Out, Happy Find will also be one of your favorite choices. Let's download Happy Find now! This game is so easy that it's perfect for your kids to play! People of all ages can play, so let's play with your family and friends and get excited! Feature functions: • Tap to collect the listed items. • Intuitive UI and UX • Colorful Art will entertain your whole family • Hint and clue are always available for each stage • Simple game design to suit any age group • No need to rush—there is no time limit • Take your time and relax • Easy to figure out puzzle • Judgment is made user friendly • Friendly tips, all for free! What are you waiting for? Start Treasure Hunt now!

Screenshots

Hidden City4 screens
Happy Find4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden City and Happy Find both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 34% of Happy Find's. Hidden City also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Happy Find sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hidden City against 4.4 for Happy Find. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 34% of Happy Find's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, Happy Find every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hidden City versus Happy Find: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden CityHappy Find
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (95K ratings)4.4 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better33.6% of reviews
Number of ratings95K — better23K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperG5 Entertainment ABNew Story Inc. (Apps)

Customer experience

Hidden City

All ratings95,045 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,587 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.0%

Happy Find

All ratings22,588 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral17.1%
Negative49.3%

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

Happy Find

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing experience
  • 💡 Variety of game modes
  • 👍 Vivid graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive item selection
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive ad-free option

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

Happy Find

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing issues when opening new areas
  • Inability to complete levels due to missing items
  • Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new levels and worlds
  • Ability to turn off music separately from sound effects
  • Option to keep progress when completing a level
  • Ability to reset game without losing all progress

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
12 purchases

Happy Find

One-time12
  • Binoculars$0.99
  • Navigators$0.99
  • endlessoffer1$1.99
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  • Binoculars$2.99
  • Navigators$2.99
  • Beginners pack$2.99
  • No Ad$6.99
  • Starter pack$7.99
  • Traveler Pack$12.99
  • Navigators$16.99
  • Binoculars$16.99
  • Bonus Pack$16.99

Questions

Is Hidden City free?
Hidden City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Happy Find free?
Happy Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Happy Find?
Happy Find is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Happy Find averages 4.4 from 23K ratings.
Do Hidden City or Happy Find have ads?
Both Hidden City and Happy Find show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Happy Find?
Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, and Happy Find every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on November 1, 2026 and Happy Find on November 1, 2026.

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