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Head-to-head

5 Differences Online vs Find Differences

5 Differences Online 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65
Winner Find Differences
Find Differences 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

For a more consistent and less ad-heavy experience, Find Differences has a slight edge, despite both apps struggling with ad frequency and difficulty balance.

Full reviews: 5 Differences Online · Find Differences

Both 5 Differences Online and Find Differences offer similar gameplay, but user reviews indicate that 5 Differences Online suffers from more severe technical issues and a more aggressive monetization strategy. Find Differences, while still ad-heavy, appears to be more stable and offers a slightly better overall experience.

Head to head

Features and Content tieR5R11R14R29
5 Differences Online Users enjoy the challenging nature of 5 Differences Online and appreciate the card collections, but many express frustration when new collections are not added after completion, removing incentive to play R5R11R14R29. Some also dislike recent changes that automate finding differences, removing the core gameplay .
Find Differences Find Differences offers a relaxing and stimulating experience, with users enjoying the brain exercise . However, some players find the games too easy and wish for more challenging options or larger pictures . There are also complaints about levels repeating after a certain point .
Ease of Use and Difficulty tieR3R4R5R24
5 Differences Online Difficulty is a mixed bag for 5 Differences Online, with some finding it challenging R5R50 and others finding it too easy or too difficult due to microscopic differences on phones R31R24. The one-life system and high coin cost to continue are major pain points R3R4.
Find Differences Find Differences is generally considered easy by many users, with some wishing for more difficulty levels . Some users also report difficulty seeing pictures on smaller screens .
Reliability and Performance edge: Find DifferencesR1R6R9R12
5 Differences Online 5 Differences Online has significant reliability issues, with users reporting the game not loading R1, shutting down R6, freezing mid-level R9R12, and losing progress . Some also note issues with daily task rewards resetting .
Find Differences Find Differences generally appears more stable, though one user reported a bug with the multi-coin option in treasure chests not working . Another user noted a new problem with the app only opening in portrait mode on iPad .
Price and Value (IAP/Coins) edge: Find DifferencesR3R4R7R39
5 Differences Online Many users of 5 Differences Online are frustrated with the monetization, citing the need to pay coins to continue after losing R3R4, difficulty earning coins R7R39, and coins disappearing after purchase . Recent changes are seen as making it harder to earn coins and pushing users to pay R39.
Find Differences Reviews for Find Differences do not heavily focus on in-app purchases or coin systems, with most complaints centered on ads rather than the cost of gameplay itself.
Ads Experience edge: 5 Differences OnlineR10R21R23R28
5 Differences Online 5 Differences Online has a mixed ad experience. Some users praise it for not being 'packed with ADS' R56, while others complain about too many long ads, some lasting up to 3 minutes R10R21R23R28. There are also reports of ads appearing during rounds .
Find Differences Find Differences is heavily criticized for an excessive number of long, repetitive ads, with many users stating they are forced to watch them between every level R61. Some ads are also described as inappropriate .
Pick 5 Differences Online if

You prefer a game that can be very challenging and potentially less ad-heavy, and you are willing to overlook occasional technical glitches and a potentially frustrating coin system R5R50R56.

Pick Find Differences if

You are looking for a more stable game experience, even if it means enduring frequent ads, and you prefer a game that is generally relaxing and not overly difficult .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negativity for both stems from the ad experience, which is common for free-to-play games. 5 Differences Online's negative reviews also frequently mention technical issues and monetization frustrations, which are less prominent in Find Differences' reviews.

Frequently asked

Which game has fewer ads?
Based on user reviews, 5 Differences Online appears to have a slightly better ad experience, with some users praising its lack of excessive ads, although others still complain about long and frequent interruptions R56R10R21. Find Differences is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long, mandatory ads between levels R61.
Which game is more challenging?
5 Differences Online is generally perceived as more challenging, with some users finding it 'most challenging' and others frustrated by 'microscopic' differences that are hard to find without hints or coins R5R24R31R50. Find Differences is often described as 'too easy' by many players, who wish for more difficulty options .
Do these games have technical issues?
5 Differences Online has numerous reported technical issues, including not loading, shutting down, freezing mid-level, and losing player progress R1R6R9R12. Find Differences has fewer reported technical issues, though some users mention a bug with coin rewards and an issue with iPad orientation .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Update: Love, love this game! Most challenging find the difference game ever! I’m waiting for new collections. I have finished them all. When will you have new ones?
  2. [R11] 5 Differences Online 4/5 · US Card collections: Been playing for close to a year and really enjoying. Now that I have collected all the cards in the collection - will there be another one.
  3. [R14] 5 Differences Online 4/5 · US Cards: Most games now have cards/collections etc. it gives you an incentive to earn cards to complete collections. However, with this game, once you get ALL of the cards - nothing happens. You don’t get new collections. Nothing, nada. It’s bizarre. Now I have no incentive to play again.
  4. [R29] 5 Differences Online 4/5 · US Cards and Collections: I’m confused to what the purpose is of constantly accruing "cards" when there are no available Collections (they have all been completed).
  5. [R3] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US 1 life: The one-life system makes me want to stop playing. If I’m forced to spend 25, 30 coins just to try again, I’d rather close the app and play something else. Wouldn’t you want players to stay engaged longer? If we can keep playing, we’re more likely to spend coins on hints, or other features that enhance the experience. As it stands, the restart cost feels like a penalty, not an incentive. Re
  6. [R4] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Unfair: Its very unfair that if you loose you have to pay coins to continue playing, and there are just tiny mistakes in most photos that tou have to guess to find. 0 Stars if i could.
  7. [R24] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US Sometimes: Sometimes I enjoy this game and sometimes I could scream..some of the differences are so minute it’s nearly impossible to find them unless you have a ton of coins..playing against another person you can see that they can’t find them either and the game goes on for a very long period of time..also frustrating is when you finally get through that and choose a puzzle piece and it is a dupl
  8. [R1] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Won't load: I used to love this game. I remembered it, decided to download it, but it won't load at all. The loading stops at 70% and that's it. It's a shame. · translated
  9. [R6] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US Game: I like playing this game. I’m not sure what is going on with the app. It shut down on me in the middle of playing and will not connect again.
  10. [R9] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US Could be fun…: This game has the potential to be fun. But literally ever single level it freezes and I have to reset the level just for it to do the same thing over. Later for some reason it’ll finally work and I can move to the next level.
  11. [R12] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US Uh oh again with the freezing 7/6/24: My game is now stuck in the middle of a level again. It raised my level to Platinum then froze up again. I hate to delete and reload after accumulating points for a while.
  12. [R7] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Needs a serious overhaul: This game needs a serious update. I’ve collected all the collectibles and it’s hard to earn coins. It use to be fun…
  13. [R39] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US What a rip!: Been playing this game for a while now but the recent changes have about made me quit. They have changed everything where it is almost impossible to earn coins for hints! No more progressive daily bonus, level up went from 2,000 coins down to 700, no longer get coins for finding new items in the chests and now these stupid cards that you have to pay to collect! This game used to be fu
  14. [R10] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US ROYAL KINGDOM ADS: I’d like to be able to play by myself and play a quick games of just one board, rather than 2,3,4 or 5 levels. Also, those Royal Kingdom ads are toooooo longgggg. They last up to 3 minutes!
  15. [R21] 5 Differences Online 3/5 · US Too Many Adds: Recently there are way too many adds popped up during game play. This game used to be fun, and the adds were totally “optional” only for bonus boosters. Also, I noticed some of the top players have 2 accounts with the exact same name and profile pic. Super sus!
  16. [R23] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Ads: In game but repetitive LONG ads.
  17. [R28] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Too many ads lasting 30 secs wasting my time: I do I not recommend
  18. [R56] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Fast moving and fun: This games is NOT packed with ADS. Makes this game more fun to play. Finally, after I have deleted so many games that are mostly repeat ads over and over and makes the game miserable to play. Please keep it that way!!!!
  19. [R61] Find Differences 1/5 · US Ads: Way too many long ads just too many ads in general only need like 15 second ads it gets the point across.Now doubling up the ads? Do you read or take any of this in consideration? KITSCH is the worst!!
  20. [R31] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Too difficult after level 5: Was on my way to really enjoying this game, and then I hit level 5, and the differences became microscopic on my iPhone Pro! Dont play this on a phone unless you have bionic vision!!!!! Total waste of time.
  21. [R50] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US 5 Differences: This is a very challenging game for all to play!!!!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store