Seekers Notes vs Hidden Expedition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Hidden Expedition
Embark on a thrilling adventure to recover stolen ancient Maori texts and a powerful artifact. Explore hidden caves, decipher legends, and stop a dangerous gang from unleashing destruction. Replay levels, collect unique items, and enjoy bonus content.
- Recover stolen ancient Maori tablet
- Decipher ancient Maori texts
- Replay favorite HOPS and mini-games
- Collect Maori tattoos, souvenirs, and computer discs
- Unlock bonus content like wallpapers and concept art
- Utilize an in-game strategy guide
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When volcanic eruptions uncover hidden caves in Samoa, you rush to offer your language expertise! You can’t wait to decipher ancient Maori texts, but this educational expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when assailants steal your research! Legend says that the Maori hid a dangerous and powerful artifact called the Sun Drop, and there’s no telling what damage it could do in the wrong hands! Do you have what it takes to uncover the meanings behind the legends and save the world from destruction? Find out in this gripping search and find games adventure! · HELP FIND AN ANCIENT MAORI TABLET STOLEN BY A BLACK MARKET GANG - AND STOP COLOMBINA! Through all hidden object adventure, you can easily find out who stole the ancient tablet! Go on searching for the items and stop Columbine! · REPLAY YOUR FAVORITE HOPS AND MINI-GAMES AND EARN EXTRA ACHIEVEMENTS! Have you enjoyed our hidden object games for ipad so much that you want to become the most experienced item finder? You can always replay a level and unlock new achievements! · COLLECT MAORI TATTOOS, SOUVENIRS, AND COMPUTER DISCS IN EVERY SCENE! YOU’LL ENJOY THEIR AMAZING STORIES! See something special in that dark corner? Keep your eyes peeled as there are collectibles waiting for you at each location to help you build the most colourful collection! · ENJOY GORGEOUS WALLPAPERS, CONCEPT ART, MUSIC, AND MOVIES FROM THE GAME! SAVE THEM TO ENJOY LATER! By playing free hidden objects games, you'll have access to unique soundtracks, concept art, videos and wallpapers from our game! · NEVER GET LOST WITH THE STRATEGY GUIDE! If you don't know how to solve a particular puzzle, refer to our built-in strategy guide, available at any stage of the game! This game has a free trial part. You can unlock the full version through an in-app purchase. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to search and find hidden object games: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Seekers Notes at 4.3 against Hidden Expedition's 1.0. Seekers Notes also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Seekers Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Expedition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Seekers Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seekers Notes has 95K ratings behind it against 1, 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 20% of Hidden Expedition's.
Seekers Notes ships an update weekly, Hidden Expedition every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seekers Notes | Hidden Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (95K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 95K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 981 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mytona | DO GAMES LIMITED |
Customer experience
Seekers Notes
Hidden Expedition
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 Expedition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Seekers Notes
- Staggering Deal$0.99
- Handful of Rubies$1.99
- Amazing Deal$1.99
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- 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
Hidden Expedition
- Subscribers' Full Game Unlock$8.99
- Full Game Unlock$12.99
Questions
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