Spot the Difference is a free online picture puzzle you can play instantly in your browser, no download or account needed. Two versions of the same scene sit side by side — a color that changed, an object that moved, grew, shrank, vanished, or appeared. Tap the spot on either picture to mark it found; a wrong tap just flashes and costs nothing but a moment. Play through 15 levels that add more differences to find in richer scenes as you climb, with no timer forcing you to wait between rounds — clear a level and the next one unlocks immediately. Use a limited hint to reveal one difference's location when you're stuck, and jump back into any unlocked level whenever you want another look.
How to play Spot the Difference
- Look over both pictures — they start out looking identical.
- Tap the spot on either picture where you think something is different: a color, a size, a position, or an object that appeared or disappeared.
- A correct tap marks that difference on both pictures; a wrong tap just flashes and costs nothing but a moment.
- Find every difference in the scene to clear the level and unlock the next one.
- Levels get harder as you go: more differences hide in busier scenes, from 5 up to 10 at once.
Tips
- Scan the pictures in sections — sky, then background objects, then foreground — instead of jumping around at random.
- Differences aren't only about color; also check size, position, and whether something is simply missing or extra.
- If you're stuck, compare one object at a time across both pictures rather than trying to take in the whole scene at once.
- Stuck for real? Spend a hint to reveal one difference's location before moving on to the next.
FAQ
Is Spot the Difference free to play?
Yes. Spot the Difference is completely free to play online with no download, no account, and no in-game purchases.
Does Spot the Difference work on mobile?
Yes, both pictures respond to touch as well as mouse clicks, so every level plays the same on phones, tablets, and desktop.
How many levels does Spot the Difference have?
There are 15 levels, ramping from 5 differences in a simple scene up to 10 differences in a busier one.