# Around the World vs Hidden Clue

The clearest difference is rating: Around the World at 4.0 against Hidden Clue's 3.0. Around the World also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 14.0). Hidden Clue's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Around the World sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Clue sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Around the World holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, Hidden Clue every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Around the World | Hidden Clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-cluehidden-objects/id1262501276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## What reviewers say

### Around the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473)

Embark on a magical Victorian-era adventure to find a legendary treasure. Explore six continents, uncover hundreds of hidden objects in vibrant locations, and solve puzzles. Combine items into collections to progress through an exciting storyline filled with steam-powered wonders and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Victorian era setting, Explore six continents, Combine items into collections, Exciting storyline, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traveler's Suitcase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Suitcase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discoverer's Suitcase | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-cluehidden-objects/id1262501276)

Engage in a captivating hidden object adventure. Find numerous items within beautifully crafted scenes, identify differences, and race against the clock. Utilize hints and challenge friends to enhance the fun.

**Highlights:** Find 10 objects in scenes, Identify differences, Score based on accuracy, Multiple game packs, Use hints, Challenge via Game Center, Share scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy All Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Around the World free?

Around the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Clue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Around the World or Hidden Clue?

Around the World is rated higher. Around the World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidden Clue averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Around the World or Hidden Clue have ads?

Hidden Clue shows ads; Around the World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Around the World or Hidden Clue?

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, and Hidden Clue every 39 months. Most recently, Around the World was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hidden Clue on September 13, 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.*