# Seekers Notes vs Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill at none against Seekers Notes's shown. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 60%). Seekers Notes's advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 5.3K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seekers Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seekers Notes has 95K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Seekers Notes's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's.

Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seekers Notes | Hidden Objects Coastal Hill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 1005 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mytona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659787493) | [AdoreStudio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430272251) |

## What reviewers say

### Seekers Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Adventure, #88 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #153 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a haunted Victorian city, find hidden objects, and solve intricate puzzles to break an ancient curse. Engage with a global community, collect artifacts, and uncover gripping stories filled with intrigue and mystery.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Intricate puzzles, Spot the difference challenges, Gripping story and quests, Collectible artifacts and avatars, Community chat and events, Match 3, logic, and mosaic games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Staggering Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fabulous Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superior deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Visually stunning graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games
- 🤝 Engaging community and guilds
- 🎁 Generous free rewards and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive in-app purchase prompts
- ⏱️ Frustratingly slow energy regeneration
- 🤯 Overly complex progression system
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and glitches after recent updates
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Issues with Facebook login and data sync

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or reduce in-app purchase prompts
- Faster energy regeneration or more energy-efficient gameplay
- Streamlined progression system and clearer explanations
- Improved tutorials and in-game help resources


### Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

**Highlights:** 5000+ quest puzzles, Card fights with monsters, Avatar customization, Design and restore mansion, 60+ locations to search, 18 game modes, Collect 1600+ items

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles solving pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Train Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure welcoming pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Daily Tasks Reward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Train Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ascent Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 65 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass - boost your progress | $9.99 | one-time |
| 145 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting hidden object game
- 👍 Fun and exciting
- 👍 Variety of gameplay
- 👍 Challenging without being frustrating
- 👍 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 💰 Expensive to play well
- 💰 Increasing costs with updates
- ⏱️ Timed tasks can be too difficult
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Lost progress and rewards
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Disappearing items and currencies

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better communication from developers
- Improved technical support
- More lenient timed tasks
- Ability to gift items to new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seekers Notes free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Seekers Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill have ads?

Seekers Notes shows ads; Hidden Objects Coastal Hill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?

Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Most recently, Seekers Notes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill on September 24, 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.*