Comparison

Link Twin vs Hidden Through Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Link Twin

Control two characters simultaneously in a stylish puzzle game. Navigate treacherous landscapes and solve mind-bending challenges using innovative mechanics. Explore mysterious worlds with a haunting soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous character movement
  • Environmental puzzle solving
  • Over 100 challenging levels
  • Unique game mechanics
  • Minimalistic art style
  • Haunting soundtracks
Features
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** Second place in the Very Big Indie Pitch, at PGC London 2017! ** Link Twin is an exciting and stylistic puzzle game with fresh mechanics, visually stunning art and a haunting soundtrack. Take control of the mysterious Tom and Lily who share an unbreakable connection. Uncover a treacherous world of mysterious landscapes and mind-bending puzzles as you navigate ever increasing challenges. DISCOVER AN INNOVATIVE PUZZLE CONCEPT Swipe the screen to move Tom & Lily simultaneously. Use the environment and interactive objects to manipulate positioning and find the exits! ======== “Link Twin is a puzzler that really makes you think. Simultaneously moving Tom & Lily, you’ve got to plan out your path to victory very carefully.” - Pocket Gamer “It’s the kind of addictive puzzle game you could easily get stuck in for hours.” - Android Headlines “Link Twin is definitely a game specifically designed for puzzle enthusiasts and handled with deft care. It’s a game I’d highly recommend.” - The Huh? ======== TONS OF LEVELS AND CHALLENGES TO MASTER - Enjoy over 100 levels of increasingly challenging puzzle gameplay - Engage with over 10 unique mechanics like movable obstacles, teleporters and electronic circuits - Explore 5 mysterious settings, each with their own haunting soundtrack - Immerse yourself in a whole new world of minimalistic art and surreal environments

About

Hidden Through Time

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
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Hidden Through Time is a cute game of hide and seek with objects scattered through the wonderful history of our world. Use cryptic hints to discover every secret as you explore the colourful hand drawn levels. Find enough objects to advance to the next stage, and make your way through all four great ages. Still desire more or wish to unleash your creativity? Our editor is available to anyone, allowing you to create your very own levels and share them on our cloud! Here you can also discover, play and rate levels made by other creators from all around the world! So join Clicky on his wondrous adventure in Hidden Through Time!

Screenshots

Link Twin4 screens
Hidden Through Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link Twin at 94% against Hidden Through Time's 45%. Link Twin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Through Time's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Link Twin costs $1.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Link Twin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link Twin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Link Twin's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Twin ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Link Twin versus Hidden Through Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink TwinHidden Through Time
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (168 ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better45.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1681K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB310 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmber Studio SRLRogueside NV

Customer experience

Link Twin

All ratings168 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.4%

Hidden Through Time

All ratings1,015 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative40.6%

Bugs and requests

Link Twin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Through Time

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Link Twin

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hidden Through Time

One-time5
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Questions

Is Link Twin free?
Link Twin costs $1.99, 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, Link Twin or Hidden Through Time?
Link Twin is rated higher. Link Twin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Link Twin or Hidden Through Time have ads?
Hidden Through Time shows ads; Link Twin does not.
Which is updated more often, Link Twin or Hidden Through Time?
Link Twin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, Link Twin was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 18, 2026.

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