Comparison

Spite & Malice LITE vs Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

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

Head to head
About

Spite & Malice LITE

This solitaire card game challenges two players to be the first to empty their goal pile. Navigate discard piles carefully while playing against friends or the computer. Includes helpful instructions for quick gameplay.

Highlights
  • Two-player solitaire gameplay
  • Multiplayer via Game Center
  • Play against computer AI
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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"Spite and Malice" also called "Cat and Mouse" or only "Spite", is a solitaire-game for two players. Be the first to play through his goal pile and win the game. But watch out: Do not overload your discard piles. Challenge your friends via the Game Center or play against the computer, on the iPhone as well as on the iPad. Get into the game quickly by aid of the step-by-step instructions. ____________________________________________________ Features: * Multiplayermode via Game Center * Play against the computer * on the iPhone and on the iPad * Soundeffects * Step-By-Step Instructions * different levels of difficulty

About

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

Highlights
  • 5000+ quest puzzles
  • Card fights with monsters
  • Avatar customization
  • Design and restore mansion
  • 60+ locations to search
  • 18 game modes
  • Collect 1600+ items
Features
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You woke up in a town that seems to remember you… even though you don't remember it. Search for hidden objects, discover clues, solve puzzles, battle sinister creatures, and restore a haunted mansion as you investigate the mystery surrounding Coastal Hill. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth—and deeper into the town's secrets. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MYSTERIOUS STORY Every resident seems to know more than they're willing to share. Search and find hidden objects, spot the clues, solve brain teasers, and meet intriguing characters as you uncover what lies beneath the city's peaceful facade. EXPLORE 60+ DETAILED SCENES Seek and find objects across more than 60 stunning locations. Complete over 5,000 quests, collect more than 1,600 unique items, and master 18 search modes, including Spot the Difference, Silhouettes, Find Pairs, and more. DECORATE AN OLD MANSION Bring a haunted mansion back to life and uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. Renovate rooms, choose decorations, and create a home that reflects your style. CREATE YOUR AVATAR Customize your character with unique hairstyles, outfits, boots, and accessories that provide useful power-ups and bonuses. TEAM UP WITH FRIENDS Start your own guild, invite your friends and compete with players from around the world. Find hidden objects, fight monsters in card-matching battles, build Wonders of the World, complete mystery adventure quests, and enjoy a wide variety of mini-games, including Three Tiles, Puzzles, Mahjong, Flasks, Bingo, Words, and more. Coastal Hill is a free game, but some in-game items may be purchased for real money. The mystery continues every month with new hidden object scenes, investigation quests, seasonal events, collectibles, and generous rewards. Join our official communities and stay tuned on the latest news, interesting facts, and more cool stuff: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coastalhillmystery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coastalhillmystery If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at info@adoregames.com or use in-game chat. Privacy Policy: http://o.adoregames.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://o.adoregames.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Spite & Malice LITE4 screens
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill at 87% against Spite & Malice LITE's 17%. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Spite & Malice LITE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Spite & Malice LITE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill has 5.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Spite & Malice LITE's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spite & Malice LITE ships an update every 5 months, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spite & Malice LITE versus Hidden Objects Coastal Hill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpite & Malice LITEHidden Objects Coastal Hill
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB415 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerplayloop UG (haftungsbeschränkt)AdoreStudio Ltd.

Customer experience

Spite & Malice LITE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

All ratings5,266 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,220 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Spite & Malice LITE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Lost progress and rewards
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Disappearing items and currencies

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better communication from developers
  • Improved technical support
  • More lenient timed tasks
  • Ability to gift items to new players
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  • Separate servers for competitive teams

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Spite & Malice LITE

One-time7
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • Theme: Wonderful View$0.99
  • Flowers and Blooms$0.99
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  • 45 Diamonds$3.99
  • 70 Diamonds$5.99
  • 155 Diamonds$11.99
  • 350 Diamonds$24.99
10 purchases

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

One-time10
  • Puzzles solving pack$0.99
  • One-Time Offer$0.99
  • 10 Crystals$1.99
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  • Adventure welcoming pack$3.99
  • VIP Daily Tasks Reward$4.99
  • Road Pass$4.99
  • Big Train Offer$4.99
  • Ascent Pass$6.99
  • 65 Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Pass - boost your progress$9.99

Questions

Is Spite & Malice LITE free?
Spite & Malice LITE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spite & Malice LITE or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Spite & Malice LITE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Spite & Malice LITE or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill have ads?
Neither Spite & Malice LITE nor Hidden Objects Coastal Hill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spite & Malice LITE or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Spite & Malice LITE ships an update every 5 months, and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spite & Malice LITE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill on November 7, 2026.

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