Comparison

Time Trap 2 vs Grim Tales 17

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

Head to head
About

Time Trap 2

Embark on a hidden object adventure in a post-apocalyptic world where time and space are distorted. Solve puzzles and find items to escape a strange new dimension and prove that gathering powerful artifacts is possible.

Highlights
  • Hidden object searching
  • Spot the differences
  • Puzzles and mini-games
  • 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • 3D effects and animations
  • Storyline continuation
  • Collection building
Features
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"Time Trap" got a long-awaited sequel! Explore this post-apocalypse world in all-around locations! The experiments of the Ring of Time corporation didn't end after the incident in the Abandoned City. Following a mysterious electromagnetic surge, the anomalous zone was transformed into Timeless. It is a unique world where space and time are distorted, but also new opportunities open up to heroes! Everyone who entered this zone became a shadow of his old self. The only way to escape from Timeless is to put together the Sphere of Singularity! So far no-one managed to gather all the Fragments of the Sphere. Now it's your mission to prove it is possible! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Game features: - A variety of tasks: searching for items, spotting the differences, puzzles, restoration of disassembled objects - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes. Unusual 3D effects and colorful animations. - Enjoy the exciting gameplay as the "Time Trap" storyline continues! - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

About

Grim Tales 17

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to uncover the source of a deadly tragedy threatening a family. Solve intricate puzzles, find hidden objects, and explore mysterious locations to unravel secrets before it's too late.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Solve puzzles
  • Find lost items
  • Mystery detective gameplay
  • Explore unusual locations
  • Mini-games
  • Collector's Edition bonuses
Features
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Help Alice uncover the source of the tragedy that threatens the Gray family! Play the hidden object game, solve puzzles, find lost items and enjoy mystery detective! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mysteries of Grim Tales: Guest From The Future? Immerse yourself in a mystery detective, find hidden objects and solve riddles. Explore unusual locations and investigate the fever that killed all the Grays in the future before it’s too late! Your teenage daughter Alice needs your expertise to uncover the source of a tragedy that threatens to end the Gray family line forever! A mysterious illness has already claimed several victims, and any of the Grays could be next. Are you up to the task of discovering how it started, and more importantly, why? Things may not be as simple as they seem... IS THIS THE END OF THE GRAYS? Can you lift the curse that someone put on the family of the Grays? Do everything you can to rescue your daughter who came to you from the future and save the rest of your family! WHO IS THE SPIRIT THAT HAUNTS ANNA AND ALICE GRAY AND INTERRUPTS THE INVESTIGATION? Uncover the truth by solving engaging puzzles and mysterious mini-games. FIND OUT WHY ALL EVENTS STARTED HAPPENING IN ANNA GRAY’S NEPHEW Complete hidden object scenes and enjoy spectacular mystic locations. PLAY AS FAMOUS DETECTIVE’S DAUGHTER AND FIND OUT WHO KIDNAPPED YOUR MOTHER IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Uncover the mystery of Anna Gray’s kidnapping - take your grandfather Richard as companion and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Grim Tales: Guest From The Future is a hidden objects game where you need to seek and find missing objects like Sherlock. Stop the fever that's killing the Gray family and solve the unsolved mysteries and puzzles. Enjoy replayable HOPs, mini-games and exclusive сontent in this mystery detective game! Zoom in on the scenes to find items, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Explore our full game library: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Time Trap 24 screens
Grim Tales 174 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 17 at none against Time Trap 2's shown. Grim Tales 17 also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Time Trap 2's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 64%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 428). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Trap 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 17 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grim Tales 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 428 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Time Trap 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Trap 2 ships an update every 16 months, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Time Trap 2 versus Grim Tales 17: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Trap 2Grim Tales 17
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (428 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better428
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB810 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioElephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Time Trap 2

All ratings1,431 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%

Grim Tales 17

All ratings428 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

Time Trap 2

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Fantastic graphics and visuals
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🎶 Haunting and immersive music
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive hidden object gameplay
  • 🕰️ Interesting time-traveling theme

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Some objects can be difficult to find
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
  • 💰 Excessive advertising or in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches

Grim Tales 17

From 428 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Affordable and enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Good storyline and puzzles
  • 🌟 High-quality graphics and design
  • 🤩 Series continuity is appreciated
  • 💡 Engaging and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 📉 Bonus chapter continuity issues
  • ⏳ Games can feel too short
  • 🤔 Some plot points lack explanation
  • 💰 Perceived high price for game length
  • 😵 Difficulty finding morphing objects

Bugs and requests

Time Trap 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Inability to use certain in-game items
  • Calibration problems with interactive objects

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Improved object visibility
  • Better tutorial or explanations
  • Option to disable competitive features

Grim Tales 17

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 Screen sliding/unlocked on iPhone
  • 🐛 Game won't start, logo spins
  • 🐛 Game not available in US (despite prior play)
  • 🐛 Bonus game is buggy
  • 🐛 Game play screen doesn't load
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  • 🐛 Game crashes
  • 🐛 Screen falls off the side of iPhone
  • 🐛 Cannot see items on screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game duration for the price
  • More explanation in bonus chapters
  • Improved continuity in bonus chapters

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Time Trap 2

One-time6
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
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  • No Ads$0.99
  • GoldMaster Special$1.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99
1 purchases

Grim Tales 17

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Time Trap 2 free?
Time Trap 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grim Tales 17 free?
Grim Tales 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Trap 2 or Grim Tales 17?
Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Time Trap 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 428 ratings.
Do Time Trap 2 or Grim Tales 17 have ads?
Time Trap 2 shows ads; Grim Tales 17 does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Trap 2 or Grim Tales 17?
Time Trap 2 ships an update every 16 months, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, Time Trap 2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on September 21, 2026.

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