# Hidden Object vs Romance

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Object at none against Romance's 5. Romance's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Romance sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Object asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Object against 4.4 for Romance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Romance has 2.6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 74% of Romance's.

Hidden Object ships an update every 16 months, Romance every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object | Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-holiday-venture/id796773401/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [晖 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/539349844) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-holiday-venture/id796773401)

Embark on a free hidden object adventure across over 30 exotic locations. Search for clues in mysterious scenes to solve cases and enjoy hours of relaxing fun or challenging gameplay. Suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Explore 30+ locations, Search for hidden objects, Use hints, Easy to play, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun and entertaining
- 💡 Good brain game
- 🚀 Keeps you busy
- 👍 Variety of games
- 👍 Challenging at times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying pop-up ads
- 🐛 Items too small
- 🐛 Graphics too small
- 🐛 Coloring not very good
- 🐛 Squares are empty (bug)

**Reported bugs**

- Interruptions are a pain
- Pop-up ads take time away
- Bizarre choice of characters
- Bugs in the application
- Squares are empty

**Requested features**

- More time to play
- More updates
- More games like this
- Know which level you are on
- More time


### Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452)

Embark on a romantic hidden object adventure set in 18th-century Paris. Solve puzzles, find antique items, and uncover a secret chocolate recipe while exploring iconic Parisian landmarks. The game offers a captivating story with unique graphics and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Romantic story-driven gameplay, Hidden object and find the difference modes, Unique 18th-century Paris graphics, Genuine antique hidden items, Photo hint system, Exploration of Parisian landmarks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included + | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Good job
- 👍 One of a kind puzzle
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible, doesn't work
- 🐛 Dark and gloomy scenes
- 🐛 Difficult to see objects
- 🐛 Redundant
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Brighter and more realistic graphics
- Improved zoom and focus
- Better instructions for puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object free?

Hidden Object is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Romance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object or Romance?

Hidden Object is rated higher. Hidden Object averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Romance averages 4.4 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Hidden Object or Romance have ads?

Both Hidden Object and Romance show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object or Romance?

Hidden Object ships an update every 16 months, and Romance every 10 months. Most recently, Hidden Object was updated on November 6, 2026 and Romance on November 1, 2026.

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