Comparison

Hidden Express vs Enigma Express

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Photographic scenes
  • Thousands of levels
  • Weekly themed events
  • Tournaments
  • Hand-crafted scenes
Features
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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/

About

Enigma Express

Embark on a global detective adventure to find hidden objects, collect clues, and solve thrilling mysteries. Partner with renowned detectives, travel to exotic locations, and unravel international crime sprees. Challenge friends and climb the leaderboards in this immersive hidden object game.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects
  • Collect clues
  • Solve mysteries
  • Travel the world
  • Compete with friends
  • New levels and missions
Features
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Now with BRAND NEW LEVELS! Introducing the first of five brand new content updates, adding a new side mission to the story and setting the scene for two new maps leading to a major new mystery! Back by popular demand! Find the hidden objects, collect the clues and crack open the case. Invite and challenge your friends on a hidden object adventure around the world! Discover intrigue, villainy and mystery in a grand adventure that will transport you back to a period of decadence and disaster... Investigating a suspicious bank robbery has landed you front and centre of an international crime spree. 8 mysterious objects have been stolen from a safe deposit box while all the money remains intact, and you're hot on the trail of the culprits. As a rookie at the Blue Toad detective agency, you are joining renowned detective Hannah Dakota on the case of a lifetime. Together you'll travel the world visiting stunning locations and challenging your sleuthing skills as you put an end to this wild goose chase in a hidden object mystery you'll never forget! *YOU'LL HAVE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ON THE ENIGMA EXPRESS* BE THE DETECTIVE Learn from the best as you pair up with super heroine detective Hannah Dakota to spot hidden objects, find all the clues and catch the culprit before it's too late! UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY Investigate crime scenes to discover the truth that links 8 strange stolen objects to a series of mysterious heists and murders TRAVEL THE WORLD Solve crimes in stunning locations all around the world from the vibrant vineyards of France, to the picturesque pavilions of Italy, the sun drenched desert oasis of exotic Morocco and more PLAY ALONG From faithful companion, Watson the dog, to crooked crime boss, Five Fingers, play along with dozens of colourful characters brought to life with thrilling dialogue and voice acting COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Become the very best detective on the leaderboard! Share your scores with friends and invite them to play along by connecting your game to Facebook or Twitter Join over 4.5 million players worldwide! Play through a challenging and engrossing mystery on the Enigma Express. Travelling the world with your crack team of detectives Hannah and Watson, rediscovering old friends, saving lives and most importantly, uncovering a criminal conspiracy the likes of which has never been seen! Get swept away on this whirlwind adventure! Have questions or problems? We would love to hear from you! You can contact us at: http://bit.ly/EnigmaExpress You can follow us on social media for all the latest updates and information! Like us on: facebook.com/EnigmaExpress Follow us on: twitter.com/ExpressEngima

Screenshots

Hidden Express4 screens
Enigma Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden Express and Enigma Express both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Enigma Express's written reviews are positive against 68% of Hidden Express's. Enigma Express also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Express sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Enigma Express sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden Express against 4.6 for Enigma Express. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 804 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Hidden Express's written reviews are positive against 88% of Enigma Express's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, Enigma Express every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hidden Express versus Enigma Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ExpressEnigma Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (383 ratings)4.6 (804 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings383804 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaking Fun, Inc.Vision Games Publishing LTD

Customer experience

Hidden Express

All ratings383 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.3%

Enigma Express

All ratings804 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,151 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.6%

User reviews

Hidden Express

From 383 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent game
  • ⭐ Challenging and fun
  • ⭐ Keeps mind active
  • ⭐ Addictive and enjoyable
  • ⭐ Great hidden object game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📵 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Inconsistent object detection

Enigma Express

From 804 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great fun
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Amusing storyline and characters
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Unable to connect to server
  • 🔒 Inability to make purchases or watch ads
  • 🔒 Progress blocked without paying or connecting to social media
  • 🐛 Impossible challenges
  • 🐛 Objects too small or hard to see

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

Enigma Express

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Connectivity issues preventing access to features
  • Progression blocked due to unresolvable challenges

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and destinations to explore
  • Ability to restart or replay the game from the beginning
  • Option to disable social media integration
  • Improved energy/coin system to allow more continuous play

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Hidden Express

One-time12
  • 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
6 purchases

Enigma Express

One-time6
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Removal of Adverts$1.99
  • Sack of Coins$4.99
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  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99
  • Carriage of Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Hidden Express free?
Hidden Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enigma Express free?
Enigma Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Express or Enigma Express?
Hidden Express and Enigma Express are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 383 and 804 ratings respectively.
Do Hidden Express or Enigma Express have ads?
Neither Hidden Express nor Enigma Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Express or Enigma Express?
Hidden Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and Enigma Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Express was updated on September 30, 2026 and Enigma Express on September 29, 2026.

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