# Time Crimes vs Edgar Poe

The clearest difference is rating: Edgar Poe at 4.5 against Time Crimes's 4.1. Edgar Poe also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 436). Time Crimes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Crimes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Edgar Poe sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Edgar Poe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Edgar Poe has 3.7K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Time Crimes's written reviews are positive against 65% of Edgar Poe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Crimes ships an update every 3 weeks, Edgar Poe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Crimes | Edgar Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-crimes-hidden-objects/id1061423360/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgar-poe-find-hidden-objects/id1449608769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 436 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Crimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-crimes-hidden-objects/id1061423360)

Embark on a time-traveling mystery adventure to find hidden objects and prevent a criminal from altering history. Explore beautifully hand-drawn scenes across different eras, collect treasures, and solve puzzles with a team of detectives. New content is released regularly.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries, Beautiful hand-drawn scenes, Engaging storyline, New episodes released regularly, Find the differences, Collect rare treasures, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Energy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max Energy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 64500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magic Key | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 999 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Interesting
- 👍 Challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes/glitches
- 🔋 Slow energy regeneration
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Freezes during gameplay
- In-app purchases not working
- Connectivity issues
- Taps not registering

**Requested features**

- More time travel locations
- Ability to save progress/level upgrades
- Faster energy regeneration
- More mini-games
- Ability to request items from friends


### Edgar Poe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgar-poe-find-hidden-objects/id1449608769)

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." Explore atmospheric locations, uncover hidden objects, and solve a mysterious investigation to help Roderick Usher.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric locations with hidden items, 360-degree panoramic views, Redesigned and exciting plot, Collection of rewards, Re-playable locations

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack:  All-included | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great Game
- 👍 Enjoyable Game
- 🕹️ Fun, Relaxing
- 🎨 Good Graphics
- 💰 No Ads or In-App Purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Repetitive Gameplay
- 🔍 Objects Hard to See
- 🤨 Confusing Mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game Crashes or Freezes
- Invisible Objects

**Requested features**

- More Challenging Levels
- Ability to Track Progress Across Devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Crimes free?

Time Crimes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Edgar Poe free?

Edgar Poe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Crimes or Edgar Poe?

Edgar Poe is rated higher. Time Crimes averages 4.1 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Edgar Poe averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Time Crimes or Edgar Poe have ads?

Both Time Crimes and Edgar Poe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Crimes or Edgar Poe?

Time Crimes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Edgar Poe every 2 months. Most recently, Time Crimes was updated on September 6, 2026 and Edgar Poe on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*