# Seekers Notes vs Hidden Objects 5 in 1

The clearest difference is update cadence: Seekers Notes at weekly against Hidden Objects 5 in 1's every 3 months. Seekers Notes also leads on ratings volume (95K vs 691) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Hidden Objects 5 in 1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seekers Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 sells 5 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 — 4.3 for Seekers Notes against 4.3 for Hidden Objects 5 in 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seekers Notes has 95K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Seekers Notes's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hidden Objects 5 in 1's.

Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, Hidden Objects 5 in 1 every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seekers Notes | Hidden Objects 5 in 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587/reviews) | **[4.3 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-5-in-1/id1545557940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 691 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mytona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659787493) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Seekers Notes

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Adventure, #83 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #178 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 5 in 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-5-in-1/id1545557940)

Engage in a classic hidden object search experience with 50 challenging levels across five distinct themes. Find specific items from a list to earn stars and improve your skills. Offers multiple hint types and two game modes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** 50 challenging levels, 5 different themes, Time and Classic modes, Multiple hint types (Normal, Magnet, Radar), Thousands of hidden objects, High-quality graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP ACCESS | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seekers Notes free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects 5 in 1 free?

Hidden Objects 5 in 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects 5 in 1?

Hidden Objects 5 in 1 is rated higher. Seekers Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Hidden Objects 5 in 1 averages 4.3 from 691 ratings.

### Do Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects 5 in 1 have ads?

Both Seekers Notes and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seekers Notes or Hidden Objects 5 in 1?

Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 every 3 months. Most recently, Seekers Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hidden Objects 5 in 1 on September 25, 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.*