Hidden Art：Hidden Objects 2D vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Hidden Art：Hidden Objects 2D's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Hidden Art：Hidden Objects 2D This App	June's Journey: Hidden Objects Nemesis	Find Out - Hidden Objects Contender	Hidden City: Object Seekers Contender	Seekers Notes: Hidden Objects Contender	Brain Out -Tricky riddle games Peer	Hidden Folks Peer	Scavenger Hunt! New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	New Story Inc. (Apps)	wooga	EYEWIND LIMITED	G5 Entertainment AB	Mytona	EYEWIND LIMITED	Adriaan de Jongh	Popcore GmbH
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	135	323,988	26,082	93,416	94,786	245,227	12,414	216,362
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$4.99	Free
Release Date	Jan 17, 2024	Dec 23, 2021	Jan 7, 2020	Feb 20, 2014	Jul 30, 2015	Oct 6, 2019	Feb 15, 2017	Mar 18, 2022
Last Updated	Dec 22, 2025	Apr 15, 2026	Feb 5, 2026	May 5, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	Dec 28, 2025	Nov 19, 2025	Apr 10, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	negative	mixed	mixed	mixed	positive	-	-
Score	50/100	32/100	35/100	45/100	45/100	75/100	-	-
Praises	Hidden object gameplay mechanics provide a satisfying experience for genre enthusiasts	Engaging Narrative Relaxing Experience	Challenging puzzle mechanics provide a satisfying mental workout for casual players	Engaging hidden object gameplay provides a rewarding challenge for long-term players	Engaging Gameplay High-Quality Graphics	Logical puzzle mechanics provide a sharp mental workout for casual players during downtime Offline accessibility allows for uninterrupted play without requiring an active internet connection	-	-
Complaints	Forced internet connectivity requirements frustrate users who prefer offline play sessions	Aggressive Monetization Technical Instability	Broken ad-removal purchase fails to eliminate forced advertisements for many users	Excessive in-game pop-ups and advertisements interrupt the core gameplay flow	Excessive Ads Technical Bugs and Crashes Loss of Progress	Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay after every single level Inappropriate hint content in specific levels raises concerns regarding child safety	-	-
Requests	-	-	Regular content updates to provide additional levels for long-term players	Simplified account recovery and progress transfer tools for new devices	-	Reduced advertisement frequency or an option to play without constant interruptions	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Intuitive UI lowers entry barriers for family demographics Ad-free active play sessions drive high satisfaction	Strong 1920s thematic consistency Weekly episodic content updates Deep social integration via Detective Clubs	Artist submission portal reduces content production costs Offline play maintains retention in low-connectivity segments Diverse thematic packs sustain long-term engagement	13-language library functions as a B2B distribution moat into international markets Offline-first architecture removes connectivity-based acquisition barriers	10-year content library and established lore Unique multi-genre puzzle integration (Match-3 + HO) Strong social 'Guild' infrastructure	High-frequency puzzle completion drives session length Offline-first architecture ensures utility in low-connectivity environments	-	-
Weaknesses	Mandatory internet connection triggers negative sentiment Lack of narrative depth limits long-term retention	Frequent ad-related crashes Perceived pay-to-win progression balance Unresponsive customer support	Ad-removal purchase failure triggers high churn Unresponsive touch controls on mobile devices Frequent crashes during loading screens	45/100 sentiment score driven by ad-frequency complaints Late-stage progression difficulty spikes force IAP-gated churn	Critical technical bugs causing progress loss Aggressive ad frequency (30s ads per 90s play) App crashes and loading screen failures in recent versions	Aggressive ad-to-gameplay ratio triggers high churn Technical instability during touch-based interactions hinders progression	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	paid	free
Momentum	Intense	Active	Maintenance	Steady	Active	Maintenance	Steady	Intense
Update Cadence	4 versions	3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	2 versions, ~33d avg	3 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~18d avg	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg	5 versions, ~83d avg	5 versions	5 versions

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