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5 Differences Online vs Differences

5 Differences Online 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Differences
Differences 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

Differences (App B) is the better choice for a classic find-the-difference experience, despite its own ad issues, as 5 Differences Online (App A) suffers from more severe technical problems and a frustrating monetization model.

Full reviews: 5 Differences Online · Differences

While both apps are free-to-play with in-app purchases and are heavily criticized for intrusive ads, Differences (App B) generally offers a more stable gameplay experience. 5 Differences Online (App A) is plagued by frequent freezing, loading issues, and a punitive coin system that forces players to pay to continue.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: DifferencesR5R11R14R17
5 Differences Online Users enjoy the challenging nature of the game and the card collection system, though some find the differences too minute or the game too easy at times R5R17. There's a desire for new content, especially new card collections R5R11R14. Some players appreciate the multiplayer aspect but also report issues with cheaters . Recent updates have been criticized for automatically finding differences, removing the fun .
Differences Players generally find the game fun, engaging, and good for mental exercise . Some wish for more challenging levels or a use for the accumulated coins . There are concerns about inappropriate or AI-generated images .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: DifferencesR1R6R9R12
5 Differences Online Many users report significant technical issues, including the game not loading past 70% R1, shutting down R6, freezing frequently R9R12, and getting stuck in the middle of levels R12. Some have lost all their progress and levels . The interface is sometimes described as too busy .
Differences While generally stable, some users experience lagging and levels not loading . There are complaints about the circles used to mark differences getting in the way of the pictures . Some users also report issues with the game requiring internet connection despite being advertised as offline R108R114.
Price/Value and Monetization tieR3R4R39R40
5 Differences Online The monetization system is a major point of frustration. Users feel it's unfair to pay coins to continue after losing R3R4R40. There are complaints about changes making it harder to earn coins, with daily bonuses and level-up rewards significantly reduced R39. Coins are quickly depleted, and hints are expensive R3R4R39. Some users report coins disappearing or incorrect deductions .
Differences Users frequently complain about the abundance and length of ads, often appearing after every game or even during gameplay R61. Many express a desire for an ad-free option or regret paying for one that didn't work . A common complaint is earning coins with no apparent use, as the store only offers to buy more coins .
Ads tieR10R21R23R28
5 Differences Online Ads are a significant issue, described as too many R21, repetitive R23, and excessively long, some lasting up to 3 minutes R10R28. They appear during gameplay and when opening chests . Some users appreciate the game for *not* being packed with ads , but this seems to be an older sentiment.
Differences Ads are a major drawback, appearing frequently (after every 2 games or every level) and often being very long, up to 5 minutes . Users report ads getting stuck, preventing them from closing or returning to the game, forcing app restarts R61. Some ads are misleading, taking users to external websites even when declined . The game is criticized for having ads despite claims of being ad-free or having an ad-free purchase option that doesn't work R114.
User Experience (General) edge: DifferencesR2R5R7R8
5 Differences Online The game is described as fun and engaging by many R2R5R8. However, recent changes have diminished the experience for some, making it less enjoyable R7. The competitive aspect can be frustrating, especially when losing at the end of mini-games . Some find the game too fast-paced .
Differences Users find the game relaxing and a good way to pass time . The overall experience is positive for many, with appreciation for the challenge and mental stimulation . However, the constant ads severely detract from the enjoyment for a large number of players R61.
Pick 5 Differences Online if

You are looking for a highly challenging find-the-difference game with a competitive multiplayer element and don't mind frequent technical issues or a restrictive coin system R5R17.

Pick Differences if

You want a generally stable and relaxing find-the-difference game that helps with observation and attention to detail, and you are willing to tolerate frequent and sometimes long ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negativity for both revolves around ad frequency and monetization strategies. While App B has a higher lifetime rating, recent reviews for both highlight significant ad-related frustrations. App A's recent reviews also show a strong negative skew due to technical issues and changes to its monetization.

Frequently asked

Are these games truly free to play?
Both games are free to download and play, but they heavily rely on in-app purchases for coins and are criticized for frequent and long ads that disrupt gameplay, with some users feeling forced to pay to remove them or continue playing R3R4R40R61.
Do these games have a lot of ads?
Yes, both games are heavily criticized for having too many ads, which are often long, repetitive, and appear frequently, sometimes after every level or even during gameplay, significantly detracting from the user experience R10R21R23R28.
Are there technical issues with these apps?
5 Differences Online (App A) has more reported technical issues, including not loading R1, shutting down R6, frequent freezing R9R12, and losing player progress . Differences (App B) has fewer reported issues but some users experience lagging and levels not loading , and it may require an internet connection despite claims of offline play R108R114.
Can I play these games offline?
Differences (App B) is advertised as playable offline, but some users report that it stops working without a Wi-Fi connection after the initial levels R108R114. Reviews for 5 Differences Online (App A) do not explicitly mention offline play, but its 'Online' designation and reports of connection issues R6 suggest it may require an internet connection.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  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. [R17] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Kind of treatment tricky: This Game has some fun to be had in it but OH YET & Still so Differences are rather easy but I guess that is just for the beginning of this Game
  5. [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
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [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
  12. [R40] 5 Differences Online 2/5 · US Save your money: This is a money making game. It would be a good game if you didn’t have to buy coins to play and win a game.
  13. [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!
  14. [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!
  15. [R23] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Ads: In game but repetitive LONG ads.
  16. [R28] 5 Differences Online 1/5 · US Too many ads lasting 30 secs wasting my time: I do I not recommend
  17. [R2] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US 5 star review: It was an amazing g experience
  18. [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…
  19. [R8] 5 Differences Online 5/5 · US Best: This is so cool and my daughter has been doing it for the hole summer
  20. [R61] Differences 1/5 · US Unstable & Aggressive Ads: Very poor user experience the way user gets stuck on ads and has to kill game. When it started opening links on its own, to SHEIN, I deleted it.
  21. [R108] Differences 3/5 · GB Frustrated: The reason for the low stars is because I downloaded this game as the advert said NO WI-FI NEEDED which is good for me as I don’t always have Wi-Fi. However, I was only able to play the first 3 levels, wanted to play level 4 but it come up with NO INTERNET CONNECTION. I don’t mind having to play with my Wi-Fi turned on at home but it would just be nice if you were able to play with no
  22. [R114] Differences 3/5 · GB Differences: You say no Wi-Fi needed and no ads which isn’t the case stops working when wi-fi is turned off and you get adds when it is turned on .

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