# Hidden Folks vs Hidden Through Time 2

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Hidden Through Time 2's 3.9. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 54%) and ratings volume (13K vs 22). Hidden Through Time 2's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Hidden Through Time 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hidden Folks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Hidden Folks's written reviews are positive against 54% of Hidden Through Time 2's.

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | Hidden Through Time 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #191 |
| Size | 247 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Family, #89 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


### Hidden Through Time 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an enchanted adventure searching for hidden objects in beautifully hand-drawn worlds. Utilize a unique Reality Shift feature to explore maps in different states, uncovering secrets and advancing through a captivating story mode across four magical eras.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Story mode across magical eras, Reality Shift (Day/Night, Summer/Winter), Unlockable items and worlds, Hand-drawn 2D graphics, Playful and cozy atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Through Time 2 free?

Hidden Through Time 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Folks or Hidden Through Time 2?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Hidden Through Time 2 averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Hidden Folks or Hidden Through Time 2 have ads?

Neither Hidden Folks nor Hidden Through Time 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Folks or Hidden Through Time 2?

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Folks was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hidden Through Time 2 on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Folks or Hidden Through Time 2?

Hidden Folks currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time 2 at #191. 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.*