# Hidden Express vs Pack 17

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Express at 4.6 against Pack 17's 3.7. Hidden Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Pack 17's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pack 17 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Express has 386 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Hidden Express's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pack 17's.

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Pack 17 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Express | Pack 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (386 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-17-10-in-1-hidden-object/id1033132712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **386** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 300 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Making Fun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341701100) | [Big Leap Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/405226086) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220)

Embark on a captivating hidden object adventure across stunning photographic scenes. Search for lost items before the clue train departs. Enjoy hundreds of levels, weekly events, and tournaments for a truly unique and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Hidden object hunting, Photographic scenes, Thousands of levels, Weekly themed events, Tournaments, Hand-crafted scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Patient Train Level 1 Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Patient Train Level 2 Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super 10 Starter Bundle! | $7.99 | one-time |
| 110 Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 240 Ticket Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Deal! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Power-Up your Game! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Ticket Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- ⭐ Challenging and fun
- ⭐ Keeps mind active
- ⭐ Addictive and enjoyable
- ⭐ Great hidden object game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High energy consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📵 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent object detection

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on certain levels
- Progress and stars disappearing
- Unable to load or update the game
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn energy
- Sync progress across devices
- Improved performance on tablets
- Ability to replay completed levels


### Pack 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-17-10-in-1-hidden-object/id1033132712)

Discover thousands of hidden objects across 100 levels in this collection of ten puzzle games. Enjoy unlimited hints and zoom features without any in-app purchases, though ads are present.

**Highlights:** 10 hidden object games in one pack, 100 levels, 4000 hidden objects, Unlimited hints, Pinch and zoom functionality, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Express free?

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

### Is Pack 17 free?

Pack 17 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Pack 17?

Hidden Express is rated higher. Hidden Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while Pack 17 averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Hidden Express or Pack 17 have ads?

Pack 17 shows ads; Hidden Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Pack 17?

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pack 17 every 4 months. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pack 17 on November 2, 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.*