# Hidden Objects vs Detectives

The clearest difference is ads: Detectives at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Detectives also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 363). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Detectives sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detectives holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 85% of Detectives's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, Detectives every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Detectives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-twilight-town/id919998383/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 363 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 9.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-twilight-town/id919998383)

Uncover dark secrets and solve mysteries in a town filled with supernatural intrigue. Combine hidden object scenes with city-building elements to investigate crimes, manage resources, and protect citizens from vampires and werewolves.

**Highlights:** Explore richly detailed hidden object scenes, Solve clever puzzles and mini-games, Build and manage your town, Complete magic collections, Investigate supernatural crimes, Choose sides in vampire vs. werewolf war

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Chest New | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ammolites | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold 10000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (75 Ammolites and10000 gold) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magical Chest New | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (Ammolites 100 + Gold 20000) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 75 and Bonus 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 25000 and Bonus 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack (Ammolites 100 + Gold 30000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 150 and Bonus 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 50000 and Bonus 3750 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ammolites 375 and Bonus 38 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold 125000 and Bonus 12500 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Interesting and addictive
- 👍 Lots of variety and things to do
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy runs out too quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after updates
- Inability to sync progress across devices
- Disappearing items and incomplete searches

**Requested features**

- Faster energy recharge rate
- More free ways to earn resources
- Improved optimization for smaller screens


### Detectives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970)

Embark on thrilling detective adventures solving mysteries with Sherlock Holmes and other characters. Find hidden objects in detailed scenes across various exciting scenarios, from stolen exhibits to zombie escapes. Enjoy a truly free experience with optional tools available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Sherlock Holmes adventures, Zombie escape puzzles, Comic-book detective cases, Find hidden objects, Detailed scenes and graphics, Optional in-app tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Holmes: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pug Comics: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Zombies: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Interesting graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid upgrades
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects can be hard to spot
- 🕰️ Occasional performance issues or freezes
- 💸 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck or crashing on certain levels
- Locked rooms or puzzles not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or customization options
- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Improved performance and stability
- Ability to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Detectives free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Detectives?

Detectives is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.3 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Detectives averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Detectives have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Detectives does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Detectives?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, and Detectives every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 26, 2026 and Detectives on September 20, 2026.

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