Comparison

Hidden Object New York Chicago vs Time Machine

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Object New York Chicago

Explore iconic landmarks in New York and Chicago by finding hidden objects in a variety of engaging levels. This puzzle game offers a fun way to boost memory and enjoy a virtual city tour. It features multiple play modes and adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Explore NYC and Chicago landmarks
  • 80+ challenging levels
  • Multiple play modes (Traditional, Chill, Adventure)
  • Zoom and magnify for object finding
  • Brain boosting memory challenges
  • Free hints and mini-game
Features
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Explore Chicago and New York City touring Times Square, Millennium Park, Central Park, Navy Pier, Grand Central, Riverwalk and more finding Hidden Objects! Discover the Excitement of these World Famous Cities without leaving your home. Find NYC themed objects like yellow cabs, Yankees and Mets memorabilia, Statue of Liberty and more. Find Chicago themed objects like pizza, Irish tokens and Cubs gear. It’s a Whirlwind City Vacation! MEGA Fun Seek and Find game with 80+ Levels! BIG Apple and Windy City of Objects! Let the Brain Game begin! A Must for Hidden Object Fans! FREE Mini Game! Boost your Memory! Discover the Magic of these Cities without Leaving your Home! Levels vary from easy to difficult. A fun, object quest challenge for Hidden Object, Puzzle, Spot the Difference, Brain & Word fans! Features: Gorgeous, Crisp Graphics 3 Ways to Play – Traditional, Chill, Adventure 45 Adventure Levels 24 Chill Scenes 24 Traditional Scenes Brain BOOST Tap Image to Magnify Object Zoom to Find Objects Drag Scene and Magnify Easy to Challenging Bonus Words Timed and Untimed Levels FREE Hints FREE Mini Game 3 Ways to Play Instructions: TRADITIONAL- Timed Hints Score Picture, Word, Collector 24 Scenes (3 levels per scene) CHILL- No Time Unlimited Hints Picture, Word, Collector 24 Scenes (3 levels per scene) ADVENTURE- Timed Untimed Hints Score Bonus Words (highlighted) 45 Unique Levels

About

Time Machine

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across time. Solve mysteries, find objects, and restore disassembled items in vibrant, animated 3D environments. Replay scenes for new challenges and rewards.

Highlights
  • Hidden object searching
  • Spot the differences
  • Puzzles
  • Object restoration
  • Time travel exploration
  • Collectible rewards
Features
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Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure through space and time! Herbert Fink, a young scientist, faces difficult yet fascinating challenges. An ordinary trip out of town turns into a real investigation, full of intrigue and mysterious temporal anomalies! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Colorful scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - A variety of tasks: searching for items, spotting the differences, puzzles, restoration of disassembled objects - Explore game locations in the past and in the present! - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Use free hints! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Hidden Object New York Chicago4 screens
Time Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Object New York Chicago at none against Time Machine's shown. Hidden Object New York Chicago also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 64%). Time Machine's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 19) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Hidden Object New York Chicago sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Hidden Object New York Chicago's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Object New York Chicago ships an update every 17 months, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Object New York Chicago versus Time Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Object New York ChicagoTime Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.5 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings194.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB227 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrainfull, LLCCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Hidden Object New York Chicago

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative1.6%

Time Machine

All ratings4,488 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative27.1%

User reviews

Hidden Object New York Chicago

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Brain training and attention development
  • 🏙️ Beautiful graphics and city themes (NY & Chicago)
  • 🧩 Interesting puzzles and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Good time killer and enjoyable
  • ✨ Nice atmosphere and immersive experience

Room to improve

  • intrusive ads after forcing online play
  • 🔊 Lack of in-app sound control
  • 🤏 Some items are too small
  • 😴 Can get boring after a while
  • 📱 Not optimized for older devices (iPhone 4 mentioned)

Time Machine

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lots of fun
  • 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music
  • 🧠 Good brain exercise

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Difficult to see objects
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🤔 Unclear progression
  • 🕰️ Short game length

Bugs and requests

Hidden Object New York Chicago

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchase restoration button not working
  • Forced online play to fill with ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to turn off sound within the app
  • Separate apps for Chicago and New York
  • More puzzles and brain work

Time Machine

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missing/incorrect objects
  • Glitches with certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Zoom functionality
  • Customizable brightness/contrast
  • Better instructions and guidance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Object New York Chicago

One-time1
  • 80+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun!$4.99
8 purchases

Time Machine

One-time8
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$1.99
  • Bag with Coins$2.99
  • GoldMaster Special$3.99
  • Сhest with Coins$4.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$7.99

Questions

Is Hidden Object New York Chicago free?
Hidden Object New York Chicago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Machine free?
Time Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Object New York Chicago or Time Machine?
Time Machine is rated higher. Hidden Object New York Chicago averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Time Machine averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Hidden Object New York Chicago or Time Machine have ads?
Time Machine shows ads; Hidden Object New York Chicago does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Object New York Chicago or Time Machine?
Hidden Object New York Chicago ships an update every 17 months, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden Object New York Chicago was updated on November 2, 2026 and Time Machine on November 3, 2026.

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