About Spot the Difference
Spot the Difference trains attention to detail. Each level shows two colourful scenes that are almost the same.
Later levels have more objects and more differences, and the timer gets shorter.
Spot the Difference at a glance
| Genre | Brain game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | A few minutes |
| Lives | See rules |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Spot the Difference
- Compare the pictures. Look for anything that changed.
- Tap a difference. On either picture.
- Avoid wrong taps. Each costs 5 seconds.
- Use hints. You get 3 per game.
Rules
- Find every difference before the timer ends.
- Wrong taps cost 5 seconds.
Levels and difficulty
24 levels: 5 differences at first, rising to 7, with more objects in each scene.
Scoring
100 points per difference plus a time bonus when you finish a level. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Spot the Difference
- Scan in a grid, left to right, top to bottom.
- Check colours as well as shapes.
- Mirrored objects are easy to miss: look at which way things face.
History of the game
Spot-the-difference puzzles have appeared in newspapers and magazines for over a century.
How we built and tested Spot the Difference
We tested every difference type, wrong-tap penalties and all 24 levels.
Frequently asked questions
How many levels are there?
24, with your progress saved on your device.
What kinds of differences are there?
Missing, swapped, flipped, resized and recoloured objects.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. The pictures stack vertically on phones.