# Hidden Objects vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects at every 3 months against Mars Mystery's every 11 months. Hidden Objects also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Mars Mystery's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Mystery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 613 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 64% of Mars Mystery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-twilight-town/id919998383/reviews) | **[4.5 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 363 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| 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


### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Mars Mystery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Mars Mystery?

Mars Mystery is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.3 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 613 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Mars Mystery have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Mars Mystery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Mars Mystery?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mars Mystery on September 21, 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.*