# Botanicula vs Hidden Folks

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Botanicula's 4.6. Hidden Folks also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 541) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). Botanicula's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Botanicula costs $1.99 and Hidden Folks $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hidden Folks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 541, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Botanicula's written reviews are positive against 93% of Hidden Folks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Botanicula | Hidden Folks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 541 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #38 | **#34** |
| Size | 610 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) |

## What reviewers say

### Botanicula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Family, #123 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous adventure as five tree creatures on a quest to protect the last seed of their home tree from evil parasites. Explore over 150 detailed locations filled with funny animations and hidden bonuses, accompanied by award-winning music.

**Highlights:** Humorous adventure gameplay, Explore over 150 detailed locations, Hundreds of funny animations, Hidden bonuses, Award-winning music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and quirky characters
- 💎 Beautiful, imaginative visuals
- 🎨 Unique and creative art style
- 🎶 Fitting and soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🤯 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🕰️ Some levels can feel tedious or repetitive
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating and getting lost in the world

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels, especially towards the end
- Inability to interact with key elements on some devices
- Save data loss or progress reset issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to extend the experience
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Inclusion of a map or navigation system
- Difficulty options or accessibility features


### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Family, #118 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Botanicula free?

Botanicula costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Botanicula or Hidden Folks?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Botanicula averages 4.6 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Hidden Folks averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Botanicula or Hidden Folks have ads?

Neither Botanicula nor Hidden Folks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Botanicula or Hidden Folks?

Botanicula ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Folks every 2 months. Most recently, Botanicula was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hidden Folks on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Botanicula or Hidden Folks?

Botanicula currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Folks at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*