Hidden Express vs Private Library Hidden Objects
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Express
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.
- Hidden object hunting
- Photographic scenes
- Thousands of levels
- Weekly themed events
- Tournaments
- Hand-crafted scenes
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Join the millions of players who have played and love Hidden Express! Hidden Express is a hidden object game unlike any you've played before! Explore gorgeous photographic scenes in search of lost objects. Can you find them all before the clue train gets away? With hundreds of levels to explore and a fast and fun gameplay, this is one ride you won't want to miss! ● Pure hidden object hunting at its best! Just one beautiful scene after another. ● Thousands of levels to play with more new scenes added every month. ● Weekly themed events and tournaments - compete with your friends to win great rewards! ● One-of-a-kind hand-crafted scenes - the scenes look real because they ARE real. Please see here for our Privacy Policy. We take privacy very seriously. http://www.makingfun.com/footer/privacy-policy/
Private Library Hidden Objects
This game challenges you to find hidden objects within a time limit, with a multiplier that increases with correct finds. It features hundreds of objects across numerous levels and offers hints for assistance. Compete for the top score on the leaderboard.
- Find 5 hidden objects in 60 seconds
- Score multiplier for consecutive finds
- 100 Hidden Object Levels
- 400 Objects to find
- Hints available for assistance
- Pinch and zoom functionality
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PlayHOG presents Private Library, one of our newer hidden objects games where you are tasked to find 5 hidden objects in 60 secs. Your score is tied with a multiplier that increases as you find the right hidden objects, but beware, make a mistake and it will reset to 1. Try to get the highest score as you try to find all 400 hidden objects in Private Library. Some of Private Library Features: - 100 Hidden Object Levels - 400 Objects to find - 100% FREE TO PLAY - Time Bonus if you have extra Time left - Try to get the highest score and be on TOP of the LEADERBOARD - Use HINT to FIND OBJECTS and get UNLIMITED TIME - Pinch & Zoom to spot objects that are difficult to find If you like our games, please leave a review. Your suggestions and comments help us make our new free hidden object games better. Thanks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Express at 68% against Private Library Hidden Objects's 0%. Hidden Express also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (383 vs 2). Private Library Hidden Objects's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Private Library Hidden Objects asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Express has 383 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Hidden Express's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private Library Hidden Objects's.
Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Private Library Hidden Objects monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Express | Private Library Hidden Objects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (383 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 383 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 300 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Making Fun, Inc. | Big Leap Studios |
Customer experience
Hidden Express
Private Library Hidden Objects
Bugs and requests
Hidden Express
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes on certain levels
- Progress and stars disappearing
- Unable to load or update the game
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- More ways to earn energy
- Sync progress across devices
- Improved performance on tablets
- Ability to replay completed levels
Private Library Hidden Objects
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidden Express
- 20 Ticket Pack$1.99
- 50 Ticket Pack$4.99
- More Patient Train Level 1 Discount$4.99
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- More Patient Train Level 2 Discount$4.99
- Supporter Satchel$4.99
- Tickets Deal: 100% Bonus!$4.99
- Super 10 Starter Bundle!$7.99
- 110 Ticket Pack$9.99
- 240 Ticket Pack$19.99
- Amazing Deal!$19.99
- Power-Up your Game!$19.99
- 650 Ticket Pack$49.99
Private Library Hidden Objects
No in-app purchases
Questions
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