# Hidden Express vs Picture Hunt

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Express at none against Picture Hunt's shown. Hidden Express also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 44%). Picture Hunt's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 383) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden Express against 4.5 for Picture Hunt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Hunt has 6K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Hidden Express's written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's.

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Express | Picture Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220/reviews)** | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 224 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) | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) |

## 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


### Picture Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780)

Engage your brain with a fast-paced puzzle game where you search beautiful scenes for hidden objects. Choose between timed challenges or a relaxed pace. Hints are available to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics and locations, Hundreds of hidden objects, Brain-sharpening challenges, Hint system available, Zoom functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and detailed scenes
- ⏱️ Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Glowing objects make the game too easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels are frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Backwards/mirrored images in later levels
- Game crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off glowing objects
- Ability to replay or choose levels
- Removal of timer and ads for paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Express free?

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

### Is Picture Hunt free?

Picture Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Picture Hunt?

Hidden Express is rated higher. Hidden Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Picture Hunt averages 4.5 from 6K ratings.

### Do Hidden Express or Picture Hunt have ads?

Picture Hunt shows ads; Hidden Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Picture Hunt?

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on September 17, 2026 and Picture Hunt on September 23, 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.*