# Hidden Object New York Chicago vs Time Machine

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object New York Chicago | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-new-york-chicago/id1038510086/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object New York Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-new-york-chicago/id1038510086)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 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

**What reviewers complain about**

-  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)

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase restoration button not working
- Forced online play to fill with ads

**Requested features**

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


### Time Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Missing/incorrect objects
- Glitches with certain features

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom functionality
- Customizable brightness/contrast
- Better instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked 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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