# Hidden Objects vs Hidden Objects Christmas Quest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects Christmas Quest at every 5 months against Hidden Objects's every 45 months. Hidden Objects Christmas Quest also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 5). Hidden Objects's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Christmas Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Christmas Quest has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Objects Christmas Quest's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 45 months, Hidden Objects Christmas Quest every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Hidden Objects Christmas Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectschristmas-fun/id942390500/reviews)** | [3.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-christmas-quest/id1547968741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectschristmas-fun/id942390500)

Test your observation skills in this holiday-themed game. Find hidden objects across 10 challenging levels, with hints and a zoom feature to assist. Compete with friends and aim for the highest score.

**Highlights:** 10 mind-testing levels, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, Magnifier for zoom, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all levels + magnifier +500 crystals) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 1500 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 3000 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects Christmas Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-christmas-quest/id1547968741)

Embark on a festive detective adventure to find hidden objects and solve puzzles in a magical Christmas story. Help Liza complete quests and uncover secrets to ensure Christmas presents are delivered on time.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric Christmas story, Realistic holiday graphics, Hidden object investigation, Inbuilt mini-games and puzzles, Offline play support, Multiple quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full version | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Christmas Quest free?

Hidden Objects Christmas Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Christmas Quest?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hidden Objects Christmas Quest averages 3.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Christmas Quest have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Hidden Objects Christmas Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Christmas Quest?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 45 months, and Hidden Objects Christmas Quest every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects Christmas Quest on October 22, 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.*