# Blek vs Hidden Folks

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Blek's 4.5. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 73%) and ratings volume (13K vs 795). Blek's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Blek costs $4.99 and Hidden Folks $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hidden Folks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 795, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Blek's written reviews are positive against 93% of Hidden Folks's.

Blek ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Folks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blek | Hidden Folks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blek/id742625884/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 795 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #85 | **#27** |
| Size | 196 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kunabi brother GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/712167048) | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) |

## What reviewers say

### Blek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blek/id742625884)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

This is a minimalist puzzle game that challenges your imagination. Draw a line that collects all colored circles while avoiding obstacles. Discover elegant solutions and enjoy a magical experience as your creations come to life.

**Highlights:** Draw and animate lines, Collect colored circles, Avoid black holes, Multiple solutions per level, Elegant and intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Simple yet elegant design
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 👎 Lack of instructions/tutorials
- 👎 Repetitive and gets boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save screenshots
- Compatibility issues on larger screens
- Line disappears randomly during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement a level select or skip option
- Add sound/music controls
- Improve UI and controls


### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Family, #90 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blek free?

Blek costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blek or Hidden Folks?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Blek averages 4.5 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while Hidden Folks averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Blek or Hidden Folks have ads?

Neither Blek nor Hidden Folks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blek or Hidden Folks?

Blek ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Folks every 2 months. Most recently, Blek was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hidden Folks on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blek or Hidden Folks?

Blek currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Folks at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*