# Hidden Objects vs Crime Scene

The clearest difference is rating: Crime Scene at 2.0 against Hidden Objects's 1.0. Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 16 months vs every 91 months) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Crime Scene sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crime Scene holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crime Scene's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, Crime Scene every 91 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Crime Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-owl-mystery/id893132509/reviews) | **[2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 91 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-owl-mystery/id893132509)

Test your observation skills in this challenging hidden object game. Find all the hidden items across 10 mind-testing levels, with hints and a magnifier to assist you. Compete with friends and enjoy a free gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Find objects by name, 10 mind-testing levels, Free hints available, Magnifier for zoom, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all levels +700 crystals) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 1500 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 3000 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |


### Crime Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints to help you, or purchase more if needed. Compete with friends through Game Center and be careful with your touches to maintain your score and time.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, In-app purchases for more hints, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Crime Scene free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Crime Scene?

Crime Scene is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Crime Scene averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Crime Scene have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Crime Scene show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Crime Scene?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, and Crime Scene every 91 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on June 1, 2026 and Crime Scene on June 9, 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.*