Comparison

The Minims vs Hidden Objects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Minims

Embark on a coming-of-age adventure in a serene, quirky universe. Explore minimalist sceneries, collect items, and solve puzzles to uncover a touching story about companionship and family.

Highlights
  • Exploration of minimalist sceneries
  • Item collection
  • Puzzle solving
  • Unfolding a coming-of-age story
  • Unique cartoon-like artwork
  • Relaxing tempo
Read full description

In the LITE edition the player is introduced to the Minims world through several snapshots of the story. A coming-of-age story that describes an inner route of the man about his role regarding companionship and family. The story is unravelled in the quirky and serene universe of the Minims, a world in-between a real world and a world inside their minds. The Minims species are cartoon-like creatures who believe that they are the last of their species. The Minims are well-educated, musicians and inventors. They have created on their own everything from scratch and they have found new ways of living modestly and ecologically. With its cartoon-like unusual artwork, its eccentric story, and its relaxing tempo, guides the player to explore the minimalist sceneries, to collect important items, and to solve varied puzzles to unfold the story. ----- "The graphics immediately convey a sense of quality and – perhaps most important of all for a game about undertaking an epic journey – scale" - 8/10 - alternativemagazineonline.co.uk "An imaginative, clever and rather touching game with well designed puzzles, wonderful 3D visuals and a healthy portion of cuteness." - IndieGames.com "This is a very beautiful and unique tap adventure. The 3D graphics here are amazing, especially for an iPhone game." - Join Indies --- Find out more: www.theminims.com www.beyondthosehills.com Become a fan: www.facebook.com/theminims www.facebook.com/beyondthosehills Follow us: @beyond_hills Support: info@beyondthosehills.com

About

Hidden Objects

Features
Read full description

Let's play thrilling journey of wit and deduction with "Explore Discover Hidden Objects Games," where you must employ your keen intellect to sort through the enigmatic puzzles and find hidden objects within intricate crime scenes. This immersive gaming experience will put your cognitive abilities to the test as you step into the shoes of a brilliant detective. Uncover Clues: In "Explore Discover Hidden Objects Games," your primary mission is to investigate complex criminal cases plaguing the city. Dive deep into each case to find clues concealed cleverly amidst the chaos. The criminals are cunning, and the clues are masterfully hidden, requiring you to sharpen your observational skills and attention to detail. Solve Mind-Bending Puzzles: As you progress through each criminal case, you'll encounter a variety of brain-teasing puzzles that will challenge your logical thinking and problem-solving prowess. From deciphering cryptic codes to reconstructing fragmented evidence, every puzzle brings you one step closer to cracking the case wide open. Find Hidden Objects: In your quest for justice, you'll need to meticulously search crime scenes, rooms, and locations for hidden objects that hold the key to unraveling the mystery. The clock is ticking, and you must find every concealed item before time runs out. Can you spot the essential evidence among the chaos Explore the City: "Explore Discover Hidden Objects Games" offers a richly detailed city environment for you to explore. From gritty back alleys to opulent penthouses, each location immerses you further into the intricate web of crime. Navigate the city's streets, gather leads, and interact with a diverse cast of characters to piece together the puzzle. Find Out the Truth: Ultimately, your goal is to uncover the truth behind each criminal case. You'll need to connect the dots, examine motives, and identify suspects to bring the culprits to justice. Only the sharpest minds can untangle the web of deceit and hidden agendas that permeate these captivating cases. https://hazelmobile.com/privacy-policy-ios/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Minims4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Minims at none against Hidden Objects's 1. The Minims also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Minims asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Minims ships an update every 11 months, Hidden Objects every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Minims versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MinimsHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB228 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperbeyondthosehillsHazel Mobile

In-app purchases

None

The Minims

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is The Minims free?
The Minims is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Minims or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; The Minims does not.
Which is updated more often, The Minims or Hidden Objects?
The Minims ships an update every 11 months, and Hidden Objects every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Minims was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects on November 1, 2026.

Other comparisons