# Atomic Lumen vs Hidden Object

The clearest difference is rating: Atomic Lumen at 5.0 against Hidden Object's 3.2. Atomic Lumen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Object's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Atomic Lumen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Atomic Lumen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Atomic Lumen ships an update every 3 days, Hidden Object every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomic Lumen | Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-lumen/id898533869/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-hidden-mania-3/id1156492320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomic Lumen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-lumen/id898533869)

A fast-paced arcade game where players must tap orbiting spheres matching the core's color to keep it lit. Avoid incorrect colors to prevent the nucleus from shutting down and aim for high scores to challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Level progression, High score challenges, Friend leaderboards, Bonus spheres, Immersive colors and sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-hidden-mania-3/id1156492320)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints and a magnifier to aid your search, but play carefully to avoid losing points and time. Compete with friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Free hints available, Magnifier for zoom, Score penalty for wrong touches, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version (all packs + magnifier + remove Ads + 700 hints) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomic Lumen free?

Atomic Lumen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atomic Lumen or Hidden Object?

Atomic Lumen is rated higher. Atomic Lumen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidden Object averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Atomic Lumen or Hidden Object have ads?

Hidden Object shows ads; Atomic Lumen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomic Lumen or Hidden Object?

Atomic Lumen ships an update every 3 days, and Hidden Object every 39 months. Most recently, Atomic Lumen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hidden Object on October 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.*