# Time Trap 2 vs Criminal Archives 3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Criminal Archives 3 at every 10 days against Time Trap 2's every 16 months. Time Trap 2's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 136). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Trap 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Criminal Archives 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Time Trap 2 against 4.6 for Criminal Archives 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Trap 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Time Trap 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Criminal Archives 3's.

Time Trap 2 ships an update every 16 months, Criminal Archives 3 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Trap 2 | Criminal Archives 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-trap-2-hidden-objects/id1230191240/reviews) | **[4.6 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-archives-3-pages/id6478920524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Trap 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-trap-2-hidden-objects/id1230191240)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Criminal Archives 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-archives-3-pages/id6478920524)

Uncover the truth behind bizarre murders in San Francisco by seeking hidden objects and deciphering cryptic clues. Your choices shape the narrative as you team up with a writer to stop an owl-masked killer and expose secret societies.

**Highlights:** Hidden object search, Murder mystery solving, Dialogue options, Collectible items, Over 100 puzzles, Intricate locations

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $11.49 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Trap 2 free?

Time Trap 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Criminal Archives 3 free?

Criminal Archives 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Trap 2 or Criminal Archives 3?

Criminal Archives 3 is rated higher. Time Trap 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Criminal Archives 3 averages 4.6 from 136 ratings.

### Do Time Trap 2 or Criminal Archives 3 have ads?

Both Time Trap 2 and Criminal Archives 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Trap 2 or Criminal Archives 3?

Time Trap 2 ships an update every 16 months, and Criminal Archives 3 every 10 days. Most recently, Time Trap 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Criminal Archives 3 on November 4, 2026.

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