Comparison

Time Trap vs Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Time Trap

Embark on a detective adventure in a post-apocalyptic world to uncover the mystery of a missing journalist. Explore 55 realistic scenes, search for vintage hidden objects, and solve puzzles to progress through an engaging sci-fi storyline. Replay scenes for new quests and rewards.

Highlights
  • 55 realistic post-apocalyptic scenes
  • Detective storyline
  • Search for hidden items
  • Solve puzzles
  • Collect vintage objects
  • Replay scenes for rewards
  • Hint system
Features
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Solve the mystery of the post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Perhaps it’s the work of the aliens… The game is TRULY FREE and the whole adventure is open to you without any required purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Features: - 55 realistic post-apocalyptic scenes - Detective storyline, Investigative journalism - 37 challenging game locations: search for hidden items and solve puzzles - Most of the hidden objects are real vintage! - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - A unique system of preview and highlighting hints Adventure will take you on a journey through empty corridors of an abandoned city in a search for the missing person. Come and rescue him from oblivion. Inspect all corners of the fantastic city: every street, every office, every corridor. Unique atmosphere and sci-fi storyline, ambient music and realistic graphics will make your trip to the quarantined zone an unforgettable experience. Each object you’ll find could be a hint. Dive into the world of fantasy! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

About

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

Highlights
  • 5000+ quest puzzles
  • Card fights with monsters
  • Avatar customization
  • Design and restore mansion
  • 60+ locations to search
  • 18 game modes
  • Collect 1600+ items
Features
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You woke up in a town that seems to remember you… even though you don't remember it. Search for hidden objects, discover clues, solve puzzles, battle sinister creatures, and restore a haunted mansion as you investigate the mystery surrounding Coastal Hill. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth—and deeper into the town's secrets. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MYSTERIOUS STORY Every resident seems to know more than they're willing to share. Search and find hidden objects, spot the clues, solve brain teasers, and meet intriguing characters as you uncover what lies beneath the city's peaceful facade. EXPLORE 60+ DETAILED SCENES Seek and find objects across more than 60 stunning locations. Complete over 5,000 quests, collect more than 1,600 unique items, and master 18 search modes, including Spot the Difference, Silhouettes, Find Pairs, and more. DECORATE AN OLD MANSION Bring a haunted mansion back to life and uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. Renovate rooms, choose decorations, and create a home that reflects your style. CREATE YOUR AVATAR Customize your character with unique hairstyles, outfits, boots, and accessories that provide useful power-ups and bonuses. TEAM UP WITH FRIENDS Start your own guild, invite your friends and compete with players from around the world. Find hidden objects, fight monsters in card-matching battles, build Wonders of the World, complete mystery adventure quests, and enjoy a wide variety of mini-games, including Three Tiles, Puzzles, Mahjong, Flasks, Bingo, Words, and more. Coastal Hill is a free game, but some in-game items may be purchased for real money. The mystery continues every month with new hidden object scenes, investigation quests, seasonal events, collectibles, and generous rewards. Join our official communities and stay tuned on the latest news, interesting facts, and more cool stuff: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coastalhillmystery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coastalhillmystery If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at info@adoregames.com or use in-game chat. Privacy Policy: http://o.adoregames.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://o.adoregames.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Time Trap4 screens
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill at none against Time Trap's shown. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Time Trap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Trap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Trap ships an update every 7 months, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Time Trap versus Hidden Objects Coastal Hill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TrapHidden Objects Coastal Hill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.2K ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better87.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K5.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB415 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioAdoreStudio Ltd.

Customer experience

Time Trap

All ratings5,158 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.0%

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

All ratings5,266 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,220 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Time Trap

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🔍 Intriguing hidden object scenes
  • 🕹️ Variety of puzzles and mini-games
  • 🕰️ No time limits or pressure

Room to improve

  • 🔦 Scenes can be too dark and difficult to see
  • 🔍 Some objects are too small or well-hidden
  • 💤 Repetitive levels and scenes
  • 📢 Frequent ads can be disruptive

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Interesting hidden object game
  • 👍 Fun and exciting
  • 👍 Variety of gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging without being frustrating
  • 👍 Keeps the mind sharp

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
  • 💰 Expensive to play well
  • 💰 Increasing costs with updates
  • ⏱️ Timed tasks can be too difficult
  • 🤔 Confusing mechanics and progression

Bugs and requests

Time Trap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect item names or descriptions
  • Inconsistent object detection and responsiveness

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to zoom in and out of scenes
  • More varied and dynamic backgrounds
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Lost progress and rewards
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Disappearing items and currencies

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better communication from developers
  • Improved technical support
  • More lenient timed tasks
  • Ability to gift items to new players
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  • Separate servers for competitive teams

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Time Trap

One-time6
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Ads Free$0.99
  • GoldMaster Special$1.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$3.99
10 purchases

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

One-time10
  • Puzzles solving pack$0.99
  • One-Time Offer$0.99
  • 10 Crystals$1.99
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  • Adventure welcoming pack$3.99
  • VIP Daily Tasks Reward$4.99
  • Road Pass$4.99
  • Big Train Offer$4.99
  • Ascent Pass$6.99
  • 65 Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Pass - boost your progress$9.99

Questions

Is Time Trap free?
Time Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Trap or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Time Trap averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Time Trap or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill have ads?
Time Trap shows ads; Hidden Objects Coastal Hill does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Trap or Hidden Objects Coastal Hill?
Time Trap ships an update every 7 months, and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill every 2 weeks. Most recently, Time Trap was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hidden Objects Coastal Hill on November 4, 2026.

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