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Differences vs Find Differences

Differences 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Differences
Find Differences 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60

For a classic 'spot the difference' experience with more challenging puzzles and varied content, Differences is slightly better, but both apps suffer from excessive ads and other issues.

Full reviews: Differences · Find Differences

Both Differences and Find Differences offer engaging 'spot the difference' gameplay, but are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads. Differences provides more challenging puzzles and additional game modes, though recent updates have introduced unpopular changes and technical issues. Find Differences is generally considered easier and also struggles with ad frequency and repetitive content.

Head to head

Gameplay and Challenge edge: DifferencesR2R7R10R11
Differences Users find Differences challenging and fun, appreciating the mind-testing aspect R2R11. Some enjoy the variety of puzzles, including those used to earn keys R14. However, recent updates have introduced 'art puzzles' for keys, which many users dislike and find irrelevant to the core game R10R22R25. Some also report glitches where obvious differences aren't recognized or pictures are too small, requiring zooming R7.
Find Differences Find Differences is often described as fun and engaging, keeping the mind busy . However, a significant number of users find the game too easy, wishing for larger pictures and tougher finds . Some also complain about repetitive content and levels repeating after a certain point .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R3R9R13
Differences Differences is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting ads after almost every action, every round, or even after 30 seconds of play R1R3R9R13. Some ads are described as loud, obnoxious, difficult to close, or playing with sound at the bottom of the screen . While some users claim the ad amount isn't bad compared to other free apps R14, the majority find it excessive. The in-app purchase to remove ads is considered expensive by some at £15 .
Find Differences Find Differences also receives widespread complaints about excessive ads, with users stating they appear after every game, after every piece, or are simply too numerous . Many feel they spend more time watching ads than playing the game . Ads are described as lengthy, difficult to close, and frustrating .
Reliability and Performance edge: Find DifferencesR12R18R24R50
Differences Differences has several reported performance issues. Users complain about the app draining battery quickly and causing phones to overheat, especially after recent updates R18R24R50R55. Some experience game crashes, losing progress if not on a puzzle . There are also reports of glitches where puzzle pieces are missing, preventing progress . Progress loss after switching phones is also a concern R12.
Find Differences Find Differences has fewer reported performance issues. One user mentioned video ads going black, requiring them to exit and re-enter the app . Another user disliked frequent updates .
Content and Themes tieR4R29R49R109
Differences Some users of Differences express concern over certain puzzle themes, describing them as 'dark,' 'witchy,' 'crafty,' or depicting 'false deitys and demonic activity' R4R29. One user specifically noted a picture of a clergy giving the finger R49. Users desire more positive themes R29.
Find Differences Find Differences has one review mentioning questionable content, specifically an ad for an 18+ romance story app appearing within minutes of downloading, raising concerns for children playing . Another user was baffled by a picture of a woman on a toilet R109.
Pick Differences if

You prefer a more challenging 'spot the difference' game with varied art styles, and you are willing to tolerate frequent ads or pay to remove them, despite recent unpopular updates and potential technical issues like battery drain R2R11R14.

Pick Find Differences if

You are looking for a more casual and relaxing 'spot the difference' experience, even if it might be too easy at times, and you are prepared for a high volume of ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and the vast majority of negative reviews for both apps revolve around the excessive number of ads, which is a common complaint for free mobile games. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent reviews are heavily skewed negative due to ad frequency and recent updates.

Frequently asked

How many ads do these games have?
Both Differences and Find Differences are reported to have an excessive number of ads, with users frequently stating ads appear after every round, every game, or even after as little as 30 seconds of gameplay, often lasting longer than the actual play time R1R3R9R19.
Are there other game modes besides 'spot the difference'?
Differences includes additional puzzle games, which some users enjoy for earning keys, but many others dislike these 'art puzzles' and find them irrelevant to the core 'spot the difference' gameplay R10R14R22R25. Find Differences primarily focuses on the core 'spot the difference' mechanic.
Do these apps cause phone issues?
Differences has multiple reports of draining battery quickly and causing phones to overheat, especially after recent updates R18R24R50R55. Find Differences has fewer such complaints, with one user noting video ad issues .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Differences 4/5 · US Challenging: Harder than similar games I like that
  2. [R7] Differences 2/5 · US Fun game but a cheat: You will click on the image to where there is obviously a difference in pictures and it’ll tell you that you’re wrong using up all my lives
  3. [R10] Differences 2/5 · US Too many adds and awful puzzle game: Love the actual game but too many adds and the puzzle game for keys is awful. The puzzle pieces intentionally don’t match logically so you can watch a dozen adds for help. Awful!! I want to play find and spot the differences Not a puzzle game.
  4. [R11] Differences 5/5 · US Rate: Mind challenging but fun
  5. [R1] Differences 1/5 · US Parthetic: I’m very disappointed because I love this game but like all the other games you get 30 seconds of putting and then a commercial and then 30 seconds of play and then another commercial commercial commercial commercial I think I watch more commercials than I actually play the game. I’m a senior and I play a lot of games online but now that they all cost so much friggin money. I feel like
  6. [R3] Differences 3/5 · US Ads: So…..many…..ads. Ads after almost everything you do. Game is fun, the nonstop ads are not.
  7. [R9] Differences 3/5 · US Ok: I liked playing but there are way way to many ads. Play a game watch an ad. Play a bonus round and you have to watch an ad to collect the bonus. Play for 30 seconds and watch an ad for 60 seconds before you can play another game. I’m deleting. Good luck to you. If you like ads, then this is for you.
  8. [R13] Differences 1/5 · US Too many ads avoid it !!: Avoid it!!!
  9. [R12] Differences 3/5 · US Progress lost: Love the game but after switching phones all my progress was lost. Would be nice if there was a way to save progress via a login of some sort. Not sure if I want to start all the way from the beginning again.
  10. [R18] Differences 3/5 · US Battery Drainer: I like the game. I prefer the special puzzles over the daily ones. The app drained my battery like crazy. I went from 100% to 60% playing for about a half hour!
  11. [R24] Differences 3/5 · US Heats up phone: Beware. When using the app, your device will get hot. I’ve reached out and they claim they’re working on it. It’s been a month.
  12. [R50] Differences 5/5 · US Overheating from recent update.: My wife and I have iPhone 13 reg and 13 mini. Since the update 1 week ago, we notice especially on her mini that the screen gets hot to the touch within the first minute of play. This only happens when playing Differences and only since the June 2025 update. Any ideas? Thank you…
  13. [R4] Differences 1/5 · US Witchcraft puzzles.: Some of the puzzles that they make you do in order to unlock more keys are dealing with false deitys and demonic activity and i didn’t appreciate that. Jesus is Lord.
  14. [R29] Differences 4/5 · US Dark Themes: Earning keys to solve picture puzzles that’s great, however, the theme of the picture seem to be dark, witchy, crafty. Would like to see more positive themes
  15. [R49] Differences 1/5 · US Questionable scenes: This game has some pictures that depict vulgarity and violence. Most recent one was a clergy giving the finger. Will delete this app
  16. [R109] Find Differences 1/5 · GB Differences: I’m baffled as to why these games feature a woman sitting on a toilet with her knickers around her ankles!
  17. [R19] Differences 1/5 · US too many ads: there are multiple ads at the end of every game and it makes it unplayable
  18. [R14] Differences 5/5 · US Truly amazing in every way!! 👍🏻💯: I seriously cannot say anything negative about this app. All of the puzzles are both challenging and entertaining, and I absolutely LOVE how you earn keys by playing other puzzles rather than having to pay for them, not to mention how BEAUTIFUL the artworks are!! 😍💯👏🏻 And, the amount of ads you get really isn’t bad at all, especially compared to most other free ap
  19. [R22] Differences 2/5 · US Clickbate: Forces you to do a whole another game to get keys to play the actual game…
  20. [R25] Differences 1/5 · US don’t get it: i hate this game. it has ads. it makes you work to even get to the ACTUAL game you wanna play. hated this made me rage quit and delete it.
  21. [R55] Differences 1/5 · US Ads Galore: So many ads. Also drained your battery quite a bit.

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