Comparison

Seekers Notes vs Hidden Objects Eternal City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Seekers Notes

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
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Welcome to Darkwood—a haunted Victorian city no one can escape. Chosen by a magical map, only you can break the ancient curse. Explore misty streets shrouded in mystery, find hidden objects, and uncover secrets lost to time. Seeker's Notes offers more than just classic hidden object gameplay—it's a rich, immersive adventure for those who love the thrill of discovery. Each beautifully crafted scene invites you to solve intricate puzzles and dive deeper into a world where elegance and intrigue intertwine. As you progress, you'll collect powerful artifacts, mysterious chests, and exclusive avatars—each reward marking your growth as a true Seeker. You won't be alone on this journey. Join a global community of over 40 million players—share tips, take part in events, and explore this captivating world together. Awaiting you in Seekers Notes: ● Each LOCATION is a work of art! As you search for hidden objects, discover gorgeous locations honed to the finest detail and inspired by the eternal beauty of the classics! ● Incredible PUZZLES! Match 3 levels, logic and memory games, plus a beautiful mosaic jigsaw game. Choose what you prefer. ● SPOT THE DIFFERENCE! Test your sharpness of vision and speed of mind to spot the differences between two beautiful pictures. ● Gripping STORY! Family secrets, intrigues, forbidden love, and mysterious crimes—following the clues in thrilling twist-filled plots to find out what mysteries hide behind Darkwood's beautiful facades will inspire a whirlwind of emotions! ● CHAT with other Seekers! There are more than 40 million fans already in the game. Need a hint on how to solve a puzzle? Want to share your excitement about in-game events? You'll never be alone here! ● Charming CHARACTERS! Make friends with Darkwood residents and use your detective skills to help them cope with an ancient curse as you solve crime together and get closer to the mystery behind the Mist. ● Gorgeous COLLECTIONS! Seek out hidden objects and solve puzzles to complete game quests, find the missing items in collections, and get unique artifacts! ● MONSTERS and magical creatures! Find weapons to banish dangerous creatures and placate the good ones! ● Free UPDATES! Every month, adventures in a main story event, fresh quests, wonderful locations, thrilling challenges, and unique prizes await you! We're already 10 years old! Thank you for your support and love! We continue to make the game better for Seekers all over the world! Seekers Notes is a free game, so you don't need to pay to download it, update it, or progress through the game. However, some game elements can be purchased with real money, including random items. You can disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Terms of Service: https://mytona.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://mytona.com/privacy-policy Learn about Seekers Notes on social media and get even more benefits: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekersNotes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeekersNotes Visit our website: https://seekersnotes.com/

About

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Explore the historic streets of Rome in a captivating hidden object adventure. Uncover ancient mysteries, find hidden artifacts, and solve puzzles to save characters trapped in time. Experience unique 360-degree panoramas and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • 360-degree panoramas and 3D views
  • Captivating serial plot
  • Genuine vintage hidden objects
  • Artifact collection
  • Hint system
  • Explore iconic Roman locations
Read full description

Rome is the heart of Italy, the Eternal City on seven hills, where time has stood still. You will plunge into its charming atmosphere together with the characters in this game... There are many myths and legends about a secret trove of artefacts in the library of the Vatican - the city-state in the very centre of Rome. One of these legends is the story of the Chronovisor - a mysterious device that "carries you back in time"… In this game you will go for a walk around Rome to search for the secret of the Chronovisor and save the heroes who have fallen into a trap. You will make unbelievable discoveries on your way: alien artefacts, mysterious Masonic symbols and secret Roman dodecahedrons. You can explore the labyrinthine alleys of the Trastevere district and admire the antiques in the Flea Market, visit the Catacombs and the Castle of the Holy Angel, the Roman Forum and Piazza Navona. And in the end the Vatican Museums will show you one of their secrets... Main game features: - Experience unusual 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Serial plot structure: a captivating story with unpredictable events. - Enchanting music will immerse you in the charming atmosphere of the game. - Most of the hidden objects are genuine vintage! - Vivid, memorable characters. - Build your collection of artifacts. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Hint will support you and help to find any hidden object. - You can fully complete the game without spending a dime. The game is TRULY FREE: the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases, so it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and get news about upcoming games!

Screenshots

Seekers Notes4 screens
Hidden Objects Eternal City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Seekers Notes at weekly against Hidden Objects Eternal City's every 13 months. Seekers Notes also leads on ratings volume (95K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). Hidden Objects Eternal City's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Seekers Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Eternal City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects Eternal City holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seekers Notes has 95K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 78% of Hidden Objects Eternal City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, Hidden Objects Eternal City every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Seekers Notes versus Hidden Objects Eternal City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeekers NotesHidden Objects Eternal City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (95K ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1005 MB161 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMytonaCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Seekers Notes

All ratings95,334 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,143 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative25.6%

Hidden Objects Eternal City

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative12.2%

User reviews

Seekers Notes

From 95K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Hidden Objects Eternal City

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Varied and unique locations
  • 👍 Challenging hidden object scenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Smaller objects can be hard to find
  • 🕰️ Slow level progression
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing gameplay at times

Bugs and requests

Seekers Notes

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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 Eternal City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing issues
  • Inability to tap on correct objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More interesting sites to explore
  • Ability to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Clearer tutorial or instructions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Seekers Notes

One-time10
  • Staggering Deal$0.99
  • Handful of Rubies$1.99
  • Amazing Deal$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Great deal$2.99
  • Wonderful deal$3.99
  • Purse of Rubies$4.99
  • Fabulous Deal$4.99
  • Superior deal$7.99
  • Sack of Rubies$9.99
  • Chest of Rubies$19.99
6 purchases

Hidden Objects Eternal City

One-time6
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$1.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$6.99

Questions

Is Seekers Notes free?
Seekers Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects Eternal City free?
Hidden Objects Eternal City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Eternal City?
Hidden Objects Eternal City is rated higher. Seekers Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects Eternal City averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Eternal City have ads?
Both Seekers Notes and Hidden Objects Eternal City show ads.
Which is updated more often, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects Eternal City?
Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, and Hidden Objects Eternal City every 13 months. Most recently, Seekers Notes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects Eternal City on September 22, 2026.

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