# Under Leaves vs Hidden Through Time

Under Leaves and Hidden Through Time both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Under Leaves's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's. Under Leaves also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Through Time's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Under Leaves costs $2.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Under Leaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Under Leaves against 4.7 for Hidden Through Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 616 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Under Leaves's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's.

Under Leaves ships an update every 4 months, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Under Leaves | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-leaves/id1082189848/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 616 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#156** |
| Size | 256 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Circus Atos](https://appshunter.io/developer/686958171) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### Under Leaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-leaves/id1082189848)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a visual journey through diverse natural environments, from forests to oceans. Search for specific items like chestnuts or starfish, guided by visual cues and numbers. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful hand-drawn art and soothing audio.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn watercolor visuals, Relaxing gameplay and audio, Text-free, number-based guidance, Multiple global locations, Animated animals to discover, iMessage stickers

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- 🎶 Calming and soothing background music
- 🧠 Gradually increasing challenge level
- 🤗 Engaging for both kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔇 No option to disable sound effects
- 🤯 Navigation and UI can be confusing
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after extended play sessions
- Unresponsive controls on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and areas to explore
- Ability to customize sound/music settings
- Smoother navigation between levels
- Additional animal/nature themes


### Hidden Through Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Casual, #194 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a charming hide-and-seek adventure across historical eras. Solve object-finding puzzles using clever clues in vibrant, hand-drawn levels. Create and share your own levels or explore those made by a global community.

**Highlights:** Object finding puzzles, Historical level exploration, Cryptic hints, Hand-drawn colourful levels, Level editor, Cloud level sharing, Community level discovery

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viking Tales | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legends of Japan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Rituals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Road to Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Treasures | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable search experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕹️ Tap detection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Expansion packs not working as expected
- Inability to load or play on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved map editor functionality
- Larger icons and objects
- Removal of offensive/stereotypical content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Under Leaves free?

Under Leaves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Under Leaves or Hidden Through Time?

Under Leaves is rated higher. Under Leaves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Under Leaves or Hidden Through Time have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Under Leaves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Under Leaves or Hidden Through Time?

Under Leaves ships an update every 4 months, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, Under Leaves was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Under Leaves or Hidden Through Time?

Under Leaves currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*