# Hidden Express vs Hidden Alphabets Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Express at 69% against Hidden Alphabets Challenge's 0%. Hidden Express also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). Hidden Alphabets Challenge's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Alphabets Challenge 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 Hidden Alphabets Challenge's.

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Hidden Alphabets Challenge every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Express | Hidden Alphabets Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hidden-alphabets-challenge/id1227221069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| 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 (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


### Hidden Alphabets Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-alphabets-challenge/id1227221069)

Search for hidden letters within visually rich scenes. This game offers 30 levels across three packs, challenging players to find differences before time runs out. Hints are available, and scores can be shared. Unlock all packs or purchase hints via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Find 10 alphabets in scenes, Find differences in pictures, 30 beautiful background scenes, Use hints for guidance, Challenge other players via Game Center, Share scores on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version (all packs + remove Ads + 300 hints) | $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 Hidden Alphabets Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Hidden Alphabets Challenge?

Hidden Express is rated higher. Hidden Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Hidden Alphabets Challenge averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidden Express or Hidden Alphabets Challenge have ads?

Neither Hidden Express nor Hidden Alphabets Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Hidden Alphabets Challenge?

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hidden Alphabets Challenge every 19 months. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hidden Alphabets Challenge on September 27, 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.*