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Head-to-head

Differences vs Spot The Hidden Differences

Differences 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Differences
Spot The Hidden Differences 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

While both apps suffer from excessive ads, Differences offers more varied gameplay and a slightly better user experience, making it the preferred choice for those seeking a 'spot the difference' game.

Full reviews: Differences · Spot The Hidden Differences

Both 'Differences' and 'Spot The Hidden Differences' are free-to-play spot-the-difference games plagued by frequent ads. Differences offers more diverse puzzle types and a slightly more challenging experience, but also has issues with battery drain and recent updates introducing unwanted mini-games. Spot The Hidden Differences is simpler, but equally burdened by ads and has reports of inappropriate content.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay Variety edge: DifferencesR2R6R10R11
Differences Users appreciate the challenging nature of 'Differences' and the variety of puzzles, especially the 'Get More Keys' section which offers different types of games R2R11R14. However, recent updates that force users to play other puzzle games to unlock levels are widely disliked R10R22R25. Some users also find the images too small, requiring zooming R6.
Spot The Hidden Differences 'Spot The Hidden Differences' is described as fun and relaxing, with new puzzles keeping users engaged . However, some users find the game too easy, even at higher levels, and question if it becomes more challenging . There are also complaints about inappropriate pictures R69 and the inability to turn off timers .
Ads & Monetization tieR1R3R9R13
Differences A significant number of users complain about an excessive amount of ads, often appearing after every round or every 30 seconds of gameplay R1R3R9R13. Some ads are described as loud, obnoxious, and difficult to close . The in-app purchase to remove ads is considered expensive by some at £15 R54.
Spot The Hidden Differences Users universally criticize the overwhelming number of ads, stating they appear after every level, before every match, or even in the middle of a round R61. Many feel they spend more time watching ads than playing the game, leading to frustration and uninstallation .
Reliability & Performance edge: Spot The Hidden DifferencesR7R12R18R24
Differences Users report issues with the app draining battery quickly and causing phones to overheat, especially after recent updates R18R24. Some experience glitches where obvious differences are not recognized or the game crashes R7. There are also reports of lost progress after switching phones R12 and missing puzzle pieces .
Spot The Hidden Differences One user reported the game getting stuck at a specific level, displaying only a black screen with an ad . Otherwise, there are no widespread reports of crashes, battery drain, or overheating.
Content & Themes tieR4R29R49R69
Differences Some users express discomfort with certain puzzle themes, describing them as 'dark,' 'witchy,' 'false deitys and demonic activity,' or depicting 'vulgarity and violence,' including a clergy giving the finger R4R29R49.
Spot The Hidden Differences One user specifically noted inappropriate pictures, including a woman with '90% of her b00bs out,' and requested more kid-friendly content R69.
Pick Differences if

You prefer a spot-the-difference game with more varied puzzle types and a higher level of challenge, and are willing to tolerate the new mini-games introduced in updates R2R11R14.

Pick Spot The Hidden Differences if

You are looking for a simpler, relaxing spot-the-difference experience without the additional mini-games, and are less concerned about potentially inappropriate content .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews specifically about ads, which is typical for free-to-play games with in-app purchases. The lifetime ratings are high, suggesting that many users still enjoy the core gameplay despite these issues. The evidence for 'Spot The Hidden Differences' on reliability and content is thinner due to fewer specific complaints compared to 'Differences'.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in these games?
Yes, both 'Differences' and 'Spot The Hidden Differences' are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every level or every few seconds of gameplay, making the experience frustrating for many users R1R3R9R61.
Can I remove ads in 'Differences'?
Yes, 'Differences' offers an in-app purchase to remove ads, but some users consider the price of £15 to be extreme R54.
Do these games have inappropriate content?
Users have reported concerns about inappropriate content in both apps; 'Differences' has been noted for 'dark,' 'witchy,' or 'vulgar' themes R4R29R49, while 'Spot The Hidden Differences' has been cited for sexually suggestive images R69.
Does 'Differences' have other types of puzzles?
Yes, 'Differences' includes other puzzle types, particularly in its 'Get More Keys' section, which some users enjoy R14, but recent updates have made these additional puzzles mandatory for progression, which many users dislike R10R22R25.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Differences 4/5 · US Challenging: Harder than similar games I like that
  2. [R6] Differences 3/5 · US Eagle Eye: Love the games but 1/2 of the time I really have to zoom in to see the differences. Thanks again
  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. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [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!
  12. [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.
  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. [R69] Spot The Hidden Differences 3/5 · US Make it for kids to: It has inappropriate pictures and other inappropriate things all so in should have Kind things
  17. [R61] Spot The Hidden Differences 2/5 · US eh.: would be better if the ads weren’t so constant. I understand having them and don’t usually mind it, but when it’s literally after or even before starting every match? come on.
  18. [R54] Differences 3/5 · GB I like the game: But £15 to remove ads is extreme. I usually purchase this for enjoyment purposes but not at that price.
  19. [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
  20. [R22] Differences 2/5 · US Clickbate: Forces you to do a whole another game to get keys to play the actual game…
  21. [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.

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