# Pearl's Peril vs Summer Beach Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Summer Beach Hidden Objects at every 9 days against Pearl's Peril's every 3 months. Summer Beach Hidden Objects also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pearl's Peril's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 47%) and ratings volume (40K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl's Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Summer Beach Hidden Objects sells 6 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 — 4.6 for Pearl's Peril against 4.5 for Summer Beach Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl's Peril has 40K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Pearl's Peril's written reviews are positive against 47% of Summer Beach Hidden Objects's.

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, Summer Beach Hidden Objects every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl's Peril | Summer Beach Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id969456511/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-beach-hidden-objects/id1515527459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl's Peril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id969456511)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a global adventure as an heiress and pilot to solve your father's mysterious death. Explore stunning hand-drawn scenes, uncover a diabolical plot, and renovate your private island estate. This game offers a gripping story, challenging puzzles, and a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Mystery and adventure story, Global exploration, Island estate renovation, Hundreds of hand-drawn scenes, Community challenges

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Greens Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Greens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greens Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pearl's Treasure Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Savers Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Greens | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging storyline
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden objects
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or not loading
- Rewards and progress not tracking correctly
- Connectivity issues when switching networks
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Glitches in the Adventure Club feature

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Ability to skip/fast-forward cutscenes
- Improved energy/currency system
- Option to disable mandatory Facebook login
- Better optimization for mobile devices


### Summer Beach Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-beach-hidden-objects/id1515527459)

Engage in a captivating hidden object adventure with numerous levels and unique themes. Players must locate specific items within detailed pictures, offering endless entertainment and a chance to test observation skills.

**Highlights:** 4000 different levels, Special hidden object themes, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system (purchasable or ad-supported), Timed challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 125 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy 300 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 👍 No annoying timer
- 🎉 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Ads even after paying to remove them
- 🤔 Same pictures repeatedly
- 🙄 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Objects not registering as found
- Game freezing/not working properly

**Requested features**

- Make objects larger
- Add zoom functionality
- Include a non-timed mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl's Peril free?

Pearl's Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Summer Beach Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pearl's Peril or Summer Beach Hidden Objects?

Pearl's Peril is rated higher. Pearl's Peril averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Summer Beach Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Pearl's Peril or Summer Beach Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Pearl's Peril and Summer Beach Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl's Peril or Summer Beach Hidden Objects?

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Summer Beach Hidden Objects every 9 days. Most recently, Pearl's Peril was updated on September 25, 2026 and Summer Beach Hidden Objects 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.*