# Spot the Difference Image Hunt vs Differences

The clearest difference is rating: Differences at 4.6 against Spot the Difference Image Hunt's 3.7. Differences also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (601K vs 32). Spot the Difference Image Hunt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot the Difference Image Hunt sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 601K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Spot the Difference Image Hunt's written reviews are positive against 50% of Differences's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spot the Difference Image Hunt ships an update every 13 months, Differences every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference Image Hunt | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-image-hunt/id885271224/reviews) | **[4.6 (601K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **601K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Bittorf](https://appshunter.io/developer/650449038) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the Difference Image Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-image-hunt/id885271224)

Challenge your observation skills by spotting five differences between two images before time expires. Explore diverse categories like animals, travel, and more with over 100 engaging images.

**Highlights:** Spot five differences, Time-based challenges, Multiple image categories, Over 100 images, Observation skill training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock for 20 new animal images | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock for 20 new bikini images | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock for 20 new sea life images | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock for 20 new travel images | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock for 20 new club images | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock to all 100 images | $4.99 | one-time |


### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600)

Engage your observation skills by finding subtle discrepancies between two images. This free game offers a vast collection of pictures to explore, providing a fun way to train your memory and brain. Compete in daily challenges and seasonal events for unique rewards.

**Highlights:** Spot differences between two pictures, Over 20,000 free pictures, Daily Challenges and trophies, Seasonal Events with unique rewards, Hint system for assistance, Brain training and memory improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Differences No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase to remove ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty spotting subtle differences
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing)

**Reported bugs**

- Differences not registering correctly
- Ads not closing or skippable
- Daily challenges not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add an untimed or zen mode
- Improve zoom and contrast for better visibility
- Introduce difficulty settings or level selection
- Implement cross-device progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference Image Hunt free?

Spot the Difference Image Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Differences free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spot the Difference Image Hunt or Differences?

Differences is rated higher. Spot the Difference Image Hunt averages 3.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Differences averages 4.6 from 601K ratings.

### Do Spot the Difference Image Hunt or Differences have ads?

Differences shows ads; Spot the Difference Image Hunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the Difference Image Hunt or Differences?

Spot the Difference Image Hunt ships an update every 13 months, and Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spot the Difference Image Hunt was updated on November 1, 2026 and Differences on November 6, 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.*