# KIDS⁢ vs Hidden Through Time

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Through Time at 4.7 against KIDS⁢'s 3.4. Hidden Through Time also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 18 months) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). KIDS⁢'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

KIDS⁢ costs $3.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KIDS⁢ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

KIDS⁢ ships an update every 18 months, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KIDS⁢ | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.4 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids/id1251330372/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 405 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playables](https://appshunter.io/developer/904930239) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### KIDS⁢

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids/id1251330372)

Interact with and against crowds in this short, artistic animation game. Guide the masses until they have all disappeared. Experience a unique visual journey.

**Highlights:** Crowd interaction, Interactive animation, Short gameplay, Artistic visuals, Unique experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative visuals
- 🤔 Thought-provoking experience
- 👍 Charming and unsettling
- 🎶 Lovely soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or meaning
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking depth

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or stability issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more content
- Deeper narrative or objectives
- Additional modes or challenges


### Hidden Through Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Casual, #89 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viking Tales | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legends of Japan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Rituals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Road to Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Treasures | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable search experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕹️ Tap detection issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KIDS⁢ free?

KIDS⁢ costs $3.99, 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, KIDS⁢ or Hidden Through Time?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. KIDS⁢ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do KIDS⁢ or Hidden Through Time have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; KIDS⁢ does not.

### Which is updated more often, KIDS⁢ or Hidden Through Time?

KIDS⁢ ships an update every 18 months, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, KIDS⁢ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 26, 2026.

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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.*