Comparison

Hidden Quest vs Hidden Island

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Quest

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
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Mystery and wonder await in our greatest hidden object adventure yet! Travel the world as a skilled relic hunter and bring back glorious treasures for fame and fortune! Your museum's halls will overflow with incredible finds as you dive into the intricate landscapes of Hidden Quest. Our challenging scenes will put your searching skills to the test, and best of all... this hidden object hunt is FREE! Download now to enjoy the expedition of a lifetime, including: •Over 40 beautiful scenes! •A majestic museum that you build as you adventure! •Classic hidden object gameplay designed for our most demanding fans! •A simple, streamlined experience that gets you hunting right away - all fun, no filler! •More incredible scenes to come! Try it now! The QUEST is waiting for you...

About

Hidden Island

Embark on a hidden object adventure as an elven tribe stranded on a mysterious island. Solve puzzles, complete quests, and uncover the secrets of this new world to help them survive and find a way home.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Quests and puzzles
  • Story-driven adventure
  • Explore diverse locations
  • Collectibles and achievements
  • Mini-games
Features
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Persecuted by ill fate, the elven nation land on a lost island. They'll need sharp blades as well as sharp minds to survive. An exciting hidden-object adventure game which tells the story of an ancient elven tribe forced to survive on a long-lost island. Hidden Island: Object Seekers is a free to play game from the creators of the Lost Lands and New York Mysteries series. The elf place is destroyed. With their kingdom in ruins the elves were forced to set off overseas to search for a new home. By fate's will, a storm crushed their ships on the shores of a lost island. High mountains, fragrant valleys and shimmering rivers - what else might the children of nature need? But their beautiful new world is filled with danger. When attempting to leave, the elves learn that the island is surrounded by an impenetrable magic storm. The survivors recall a legend about the last of the ancient elves, who shall awake from a thousand year's sleep to help them overcome hardship. - Incredible adventures at the edge of the world! Try a great new Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game, and restore the once great race of the elves! - Help the elf people survive on a lost island! - Complete quests and puzzles to advance an exciting story! - Examine locations and learn more about the Lost Lands! - Defeat dangerous opponents! - Wield your mind as a weapon! You're about to see: • More than 200 interesting quests • Lots of hidden object scenes • Various puzzles and mini-games • Many collection and achievements • Dangerous creatures and fairy tale characters • Regular free updates! +++ Get more games from FIVE-BN! +++ WWW: https://fivebngames.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fivebn/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/fivebngames YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/fivebn PINTEREST: https://pinterest.com/five_bn/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five_bn/

Screenshots

Hidden Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Quest at 80% against Hidden Island's 32%. Hidden Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Hidden Island's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Island sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Hidden Quest's written reviews are positive against 32% of Hidden Island's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Island every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Quest versus Hidden Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden QuestHidden Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (263 ratings) — better3.8 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings263 — better92
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB279 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDouble Coconut LLCFIVE-BN STUDIO LLC

Customer experience

Hidden Quest

All ratings263 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral16.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative8.7%

Hidden Island

All ratings92 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

Hidden Quest

From 263 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Hidden Island

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice game for casual players
  • 🚀 Good graphics and fun

Room to improve

  • 🥺 Repetitive and got boring quickly
  • 🔋 Energy does not replenish properly
  • 🤔 Different from developer's typical style

Bugs and requests

Hidden Quest

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed instructions
  • Increased energy limits or faster regeneration
  • Ability to purchase full game access

Hidden Island

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Energy removal bug when using items

Requested features

2 requests
  • Expand and improve the game
  • Remove energy system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Quest

One-time10
  • Small Materials Coins$1.99
  • Small Pack of Diamonds$1.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$4.99
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  • Medium Package of Diamonds$4.99
  • Medium package of Energy$4.99
  • Large Coins Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack of Diamonds$9.99
  • Large Pack of Energy$9.99
  • Extra Large Pack of Coins$19.99
  • Extra-Large Pack of Diamonds$19.99
12 purchases

Hidden Island

One-time12
  • Tiatrix's Small Chest$0.99
  • Modest set of the coins$2.99
  • Modest set of the crystals$2.99
Show 9 more
  • Tiatrix's Magic Casket$2.99
  • Regular set of the coins$4.99
  • Regular set of the crystals$4.99
  • Starter Chest$4.99
  • Tiatrix's Treasure Trove$4.99
  • Tiatrix's Treasure Trove$9.99
  • Adventurer's Chest$9.99
  • Champion’s Hoard$19.99
  • Legendary Treasure$49.99

Questions

Is Hidden Quest free?
Hidden Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Island free?
Hidden Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Quest or Hidden Island?
Hidden Quest is rated higher. Hidden Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Hidden Island averages 3.8 from 92 ratings.
Do Hidden Quest or Hidden Island have ads?
Hidden Island shows ads; Hidden Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Quest or Hidden Island?
Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Island every 10 months. Most recently, Hidden Quest was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hidden Island on October 19, 2026.

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