# Hidden Express vs Cooking Academy Hidden Object

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Express at 69% against Cooking Academy Hidden Object's 0%. Hidden Express also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cooking Academy Hidden Object's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Cooking Academy Hidden Object 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Express has 385 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Cooking Academy Hidden Object's.

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Cooking Academy Hidden Object every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Express | Cooking Academy Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-academy-hidden-object/id1210014411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 56 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Making Fun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341701100) | [atul patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/780239198) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Supporter Satchel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Deal: 100% Bonus! | $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


### Cooking Academy Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-academy-hidden-object/id1210014411)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in various scenes. With multiple levels and packs, you can use hints and a magnifier to aid your search. Challenge friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 3 different game packs, 30 mind-testing levels, Hint system, Zoom magnifier, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-3 | $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 |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | 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 Cooking Academy Hidden Object free?

Cooking Academy Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Cooking Academy Hidden Object?

Hidden Express is rated higher. Hidden Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Cooking Academy Hidden Object averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidden Express or Cooking Academy Hidden Object have ads?

Cooking Academy Hidden Object shows ads; Hidden Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Cooking Academy Hidden Object?

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cooking Academy Hidden Object every 56 months. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cooking Academy Hidden Object on October 24, 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.*