# Hidden Express vs Mystery Hidden Object Games 9

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Express at 4.6 against Mystery Hidden Object Games 9's 2.5. Hidden Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 82 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Express has 386 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 every 82 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Express | Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (386 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hidden-object-games-9/id1207364804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **386** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 82 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Making Fun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341701100) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## 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


### Mystery Hidden Object Games 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hidden-object-games-9/id1207364804)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints and a magnifier to aid your search. Compete with friends and share your scores on social media.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects in scenes, Free hints available, Zoom function for detailed searching, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Express free?

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

### Is Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 free?

Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Mystery Hidden Object Games 9?

Hidden Express is rated higher. Hidden Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hidden Express or Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 have ads?

Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 shows ads; Hidden Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Mystery Hidden Object Games 9?

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 every 82 months. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mystery Hidden Object Games 9 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.*