# Hidden Quest vs Mystery Spot

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Quest at none against Mystery Spot's shown. Hidden Quest also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). Mystery Spot's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 263). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Spot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Spot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Hidden Quest's written reviews are positive against 65% of Mystery Spot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, Mystery Spot every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Quest | Mystery Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-quest/id817559231/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 263 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Double Coconut LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/538478177) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-quest/id817559231)

Embark on a global adventure as a relic hunter, discovering hidden objects in beautifully crafted scenes. Build your own majestic museum with your finds and enjoy classic hidden object gameplay. This free expedition offers over 40 scenes with more to come.

**Highlights:** Over 40 beautiful scenes, Build a majestic museum, Classic hidden object gameplay, Streamlined hunting experience, New scenes added over time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Materials  Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium  Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium package of Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large  Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack of  Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra-Large Pack of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable hidden object game
- 🚀 Quick energy regeneration
- 💡 Varying scene layouts
- 👍 Good level of difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to energy constraints
- 🔍 Inability to zoom in on scenes
- 🐛 Unidentifiable objects and typos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Energy loss when leveling up
- Inability to progress past certain levels due to crashes

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions
- Increased energy limits or faster regeneration
- Ability to purchase full game access


### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Mystical story with secrets and puzzles, Explore unusual 360-degree locations, Find hidden objects and documents, Collect bonuses for speed, Replay quests for new rewards, Colorful scenery and 3D effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
- 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Quest free?

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

### Is Mystery Spot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Quest or Mystery Spot?

Mystery Spot is rated higher. Hidden Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Mystery Spot averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Hidden Quest or Mystery Spot have ads?

Mystery Spot shows ads; Hidden Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Quest or Mystery Spot?

Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Mystery Spot every 7 months. Most recently, Hidden Quest was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mystery Spot on October 22, 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.*