# Clockmaker vs Bright Objects・Find the Hidden

The clearest difference is chart position: Clockmaker at #108 against Bright Objects・Find the Hidden's unranked. Bright Objects・Find the Hidden's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 43%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockmaker sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Bright Objects・Find the Hidden. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185K and 115K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Clockmaker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bright Objects・Find the Hidden's.

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, Bright Objects・Find the Hidden every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockmaker | Bright Objects・Find the Hidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (185K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587/reviews) | **[4.7 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-objectsfind-the-hidden/id1542613280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185K** | 115K |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **51.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 518 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samfinaco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143580778) | [Cleverside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578703765) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockmaker

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Simulation, #133 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


### Bright Objects・Find the Hidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-objectsfind-the-hidden/id1542613280)

Engage in a unique hidden object game with a fresh gameplay mechanic. Search for items across thousands of levels, daily challenges, and diverse categories. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time pressure, perfect for training focus and lifting your mood.

**Highlights:** Over 7,000 levels, Daily new challenges, Zoom functionality, Flexible difficulty, Hint system, No time pressure, 16 diverse categories

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Bright Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Time Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack - 20 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Explore hidden objects | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack with 50 Hints! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack - 120 Hints! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bonus - 300 Hints! | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Bright and colorful graphics
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure
- 🎨 Variety of art styles and puzzle types
- 💡 Ability to choose difficulty level
- 🕰️ No intrusive timers or lives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Small object icons difficult to see
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Zoom function not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when ads are shown
- Inability to restore purchases after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Ability to magnify or zoom in on object icons
- More high-difficulty (50+ objects) puzzles
- Ability to track progress and completed puzzles
- Orientation support for landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockmaker free?

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

### Is Bright Objects・Find the Hidden free?

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

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

Bright Objects・Find the Hidden is rated higher. Clockmaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185K ratings, while Bright Objects・Find the Hidden averages 4.7 from 115K ratings.

### Do Clockmaker or Bright Objects・Find the Hidden have ads?

Both Clockmaker and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden show ads.

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

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clockmaker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bright Objects・Find the Hidden on October 15, 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.*