# Clockmaker vs Find Hidden Objects

Clockmaker and Find Hidden Objects both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 43% of Clockmaker's. Clockmaker's advantage is ratings volume (185K vs 59K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockmaker sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Find Hidden Objects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clockmaker against 4.5 for Find Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185K and 59K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Clockmaker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Find Hidden Objects's.

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockmaker | Find Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (185K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587/reviews)** | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185K** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | #165 |
| Size | 505 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samfinaco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143580778) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Simulation, #144 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to break an evil curse by solving addictive match-3 puzzles. Uncover secrets, travel the world with heroes, and compete in unique tournaments. Enjoy a mystery-filled story with thousands of levels, playable both online and offline.

**Highlights:** Addicting match-3 gameplay, Mystery and riddle solving, World travel and adventure, Weekly in-game events, Online and offline play, Player tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Сheapest Offer to Start! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visitor's Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Citizen's Stockpile | $6.99 | one-time |
| Clock Safe | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watchman's Cache | $14.99 | one-time |
| Box of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Councilor's Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Engaging storyline and characters
- ⏱️ Generous with free playtime rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Levels too difficult without boosts
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏳ Slow progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing and freezing issues
- Ads causing the game to become unresponsive
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Pause button for free playtime rewards
- More ways to earn in-game currency without spending
- Better balance between difficulty and progression


### Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure to restore classic book plots corrupted by a mysterious force. Solve match-3 puzzles and find hidden objects to uncover clues and bring justice to fictional worlds. Explore vibrant locations and meet iconic characters in this engaging mystery game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Match-3 puzzles, Absorbing quests, Explore book locations, Gripping storyline, Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Gem Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging game
- 👍 Pas trop difficile et plaisant à jouer
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Bravo très bon jeux beaucoup de défis intéressants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't play while downloading update
- 🔋 Overheating iPad while playing game
- 🐛 Takes too long to download new content
- 💰 Very expensive to purchase diamonds
- 🐛 Can't watch video to get diamonds

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play while downloading update
- iPad overheating while playing game
- Takes too long to download new content
- Can't watch video to get diamonds
- After purchase, can't watch videos for diamonds

**Requested features**

- More mini games like putting an item together or a jigsaw
- New Sherlock game of designing a town where you solve murders
- Option to turn off hints
- Ability to replay a room immediately after failing instead of going back to the library
- Use coins to purchase energy or gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockmaker free?

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

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clockmaker or Find Hidden Objects?

Clockmaker is rated higher. Clockmaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185K ratings, while Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 59K ratings.

### Do Clockmaker or Find Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Clockmaker and Find Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clockmaker or Find Hidden Objects?

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, and Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clockmaker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Find Hidden Objects on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clockmaker or Find Hidden Objects?

Clockmaker currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Find Hidden Objects at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*