# Hidden Object vs Mystery Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Object at 3.0 against Mystery Hidden Objects's 2.5. Hidden Object also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Hidden Objects sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object | Mystery Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectthe-secret-case/id808271887/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hidden-objects/id812143590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [atul patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/780239198) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectthe-secret-case/id808271887)

Test your detective skills in this challenging hidden object game. Find all the secrets across 10 mind-testing levels, with hints available if you get stuck. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 10 mind-testing levels, Find 10 hidden secrets per level, Hint system available, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Suitable for kids and all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all level | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version + 70 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hidden-objects/id812143590)

Explore beautiful scenes and find a variety of hidden items. Use hints and zoom to locate objects quickly. Levels can be skipped and replayed with new object sets.

**Highlights:** Multiple beautiful scenes, Find hidden items, Hint and Zoom buttons, Skip levels, Replay levels with new objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint object | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

### Is Mystery Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object or Mystery Hidden Objects?

Hidden Object is rated higher. Hidden Object averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mystery Hidden Objects averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hidden Object or Mystery Hidden Objects have ads?

Mystery Hidden Objects shows ads; Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object or Mystery Hidden Objects?

Hidden Object ships an update every 13 months, and Mystery Hidden Objects every 13 months. Most recently, Hidden Object was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mystery Hidden Objects on October 20, 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.*