Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Monsters

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

Sharpen your observation skills in this adventure game where you must find hidden objects across 10 challenging levels. Use hints if you get stuck, but be careful with your touches to avoid losing points and time. Compete with friends via Game Center.

Highlights
  • 10 mind-testing levels
  • Find 10 hidden objects per level
  • Hint system available
  • In-app shop for more hints
  • Score and time penalties for wrong touches
  • Game Center integration for challenges
Features
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Hidden Objects:Hidden Object The Cow Boy is a fun & challenge & adventure game for all hidden friends! Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the scenes! => Game has total 10 mind testing levels! => Each level you have to find out 10 hidden objects ,which is challenging for you! => Hint is available for your help,if You can't find objects! Here we give You 3 hints for free! => if you want more hints,You have to buy from Shop! => Play carefully don't touch anywhere,every wrong touch you lose score and time! => Game Center is available to challenge your friends! This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! download it today for free,and play amazing mind testing apps! If you like our app, please take a time & rate it!

About

Monsters

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • Look behind objects for clues
  • Build your monster collection
  • Replay quests for new rewards
  • Fascinating monster-themed settings
  • 3D visual effects and animation
Features
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...For centuries, our secret order has been guarding the frontier between the realms of good and evil. Follower! The hunt for monsters has begun. Find and capture each of them! The werewolf and the ghost, the mummy and the forest spirit are just the first in the line of targets. Figuring out the clues in a mysterious castle, an enchanted forest or a witch's lair will be a great challenge! Colorful 360 degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes - Look behind objects! Your clues may be hidden there. - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Fascinating settings reflecting the nature and habits of monsters, unexpected discoveries and hidden clues are awaiting you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. To capture the monster you need a gold chain. This time the monsters will not escape from you! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Hidden Objects3 screens
Monsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monsters at 83% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Monsters also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 5). Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, 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 Objects sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monsters holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monsters has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 83% of Monsters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 7 months, Monsters every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Objects versus Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsMonsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB154 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerrinku patelCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

Monsters

All ratings3,914 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.7%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monsters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to click on hints
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to contact support
  • Pause button
  • Tutorial for new players

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time9
  • remove iAd$0.99
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • buy 10 hints$0.99
Show 6 more
  • buy all levels$1.99
  • buy 20 minute time for all levels$1.99
  • buy 30 hints$1.99
  • buy 50 hints$2.99
  • full version (all levels + magnifier +50 hints)$3.99
  • buy 100 hints$3.99
5 purchases

Monsters

One-time5
  • Ads Free$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monsters free?
Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Monsters?
Monsters is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Monsters averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Monsters have ads?
Both Hidden Objects and Monsters show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Monsters?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 7 months, and Monsters every 14 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 21, 2026 and Monsters on October 23, 2026.

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