Under Leaves vs Hidden Through Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Under Leaves
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.
- Hand-drawn watercolor visuals
- Relaxing gameplay and audio
- Text-free, number-based guidance
- Multiple global locations
- Animated animals to discover
- iMessage stickers
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Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. - gorgeous hand-drawn watercolor visual - relaxing gameplay and audio - accessible to everyone because no text! (just numbers) - 9 different locations all over the world - 29 animated animals to discover - 50+ iMessage stickers
Hidden Through Time
Explore hand-drawn, interactive landscapes across three distinct eras to find hidden objects. This cozy puzzle game offers relaxing gameplay with no timers, accompanied by a soothing soundtrack. Decode cryptic hints to uncover secrets and unravel mysteries.
- Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
- Three distinct eras (Victorian, Noir, Sci-fi)
- Relaxing gameplay with no timers
- Cryptic hint decoding
- Soothing soundtrack
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Hidden Through Time: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. THREE ERAS TO DISCOVER Dive into three captivating eras: Victorian elegance, Noir mystery, and Sci-fi wonder. Test your keen eye and unravel the mysteries hidden within each intricate scene. Can you uncover every secret the past (and future) holds? Features - Immerse yourself in relaxing gameplay with no timers to rush your exploration - Travel through time and uncover hidden secrets in beautifully hand-drawn landscapes - Decode cryptic hints to aid you on your quest - Enjoy a soothing soundtrack as you lose yourself in the art of discovery
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Under Leaves at 4.7 against Hidden Through Time's 3.8. Under Leaves also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (84% vs 58%). Hidden Through Time's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Under Leaves costs $2.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Under Leaves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Under Leaves has 622 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Under Leaves's written reviews are positive against 58% 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 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Under Leaves | Hidden Through Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (622 ratings) — better | 3.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 622 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 497 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Circus Atos | Rogueside NV |
Customer experience
Under Leaves
Hidden Through Time
Bugs and requests
Under Leaves
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes after extended play sessions
- Unresponsive controls on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and areas to explore
- Ability to customize sound/music settings
- Smoother navigation between levels
- Additional animal/nature themes
Hidden Through Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Under Leaves
No in-app purchases
Hidden Through Time
No in-app purchases
Questions
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