# Doubling Threes vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doubling Threes at none against Hidden Objects's 1. Doubling Threes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doubling Threes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doubling Threes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doubling Threes's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hidden Objects's.

Doubling Threes ships an update every 11 days, Hidden Objects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doubling Threes | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-threes/id858518305/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-fantasy-world/id1502412815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atomic Nitro](https://appshunter.io/developer/774273928) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Doubling Threes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-threes/id858518305)

An addictive arcade game where players strategically place balls on a grid to double numbers. The grid shifts randomly, merging identical balls to increase their value. Special star balls can double any adjacent ball.

**Highlights:** Place balls on a grid, Grid moves in random directions, Merge identical balls, Double numbers, Use star balls to double others

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-fantasy-world/id1502412815)

Embark on a captivating seek and find adventure in a magical realm. Solve puzzles by locating hidden items within picturesque fantasy scenes. Enjoy numerous levels and challenging tasks, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Seek and find puzzles, Fantasy world exploration, Online and offline modes, Up to 5 hints available, Challenging object spotting, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doubling Threes free?

Doubling Threes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doubling Threes or Hidden Objects?

Doubling Threes is rated higher. Doubling Threes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Doubling Threes or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Doubling Threes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doubling Threes or Hidden Objects?

Doubling Threes ships an update every 11 days, and Hidden Objects every 3 months. Most recently, Doubling Threes was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 24, 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.*