# Prune vs Hidden Folks

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Prune's 4.3. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 66%) and ratings volume (13K vs 568). Prune's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Prune costs $4.99 and Hidden Folks $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hidden Folks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 568, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Prune's written reviews are positive against 93% of Hidden Folks's.

Prune ships an update every 6 weeks, Hidden Folks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prune | Hidden Folks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 568 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#19** |
| Size | 123 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel McDonald LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972319817) | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) |

## What reviewers say

### Prune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Cultivate a digital tree in a hostile world by guiding its growth towards sunlight. Uncover a hidden story and bring life to a forgotten landscape with this meditative and beautiful game.

**Highlights:** Grow and shape trees, Minimalist art and interface, Meditative music and sound, No in-app purchases or monetization, Share tree creations, iCloud progress synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful, elegant design
- 🕹️ Relaxing, meditative gameplay
- 🎶 Calming, atmospheric soundtrack
- 🌟 Unique, artistic experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Levels can feel too time-sensitive
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- 🕰️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Zen mode with no time constraints
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved tutorials and explanations


### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Family, #62 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prune free?

Prune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prune or Hidden Folks?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Prune averages 4.3 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Hidden Folks averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Prune or Hidden Folks have ads?

Neither Prune nor Hidden Folks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prune or Hidden Folks?

Prune ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hidden Folks every 2 months. Most recently, Prune was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hidden Folks on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Prune or Hidden Folks?

Prune currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Folks at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*