# Phonetik vs Zapplin Time! Hidden Object

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phonetik at none against Zapplin Time! Hidden Object's 10. Phonetik also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Zapplin Time! Hidden Object's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zapplin Time! Hidden Object sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Phonetik asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phonetik against 4.9 for Zapplin Time! Hidden Object. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapplin Time! Hidden Object has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phonetik ships an update every 9 days, Zapplin Time! Hidden Object every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonetik | Zapplin Time! Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonetik/id1254802893/reviews)** | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapplin-time-hidden-object/id6447082189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bui Dinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/689908475) | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonetik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonetik/id1254802893)

Improve your English skills by speaking words aloud and getting them corrected. This game offers an engaging way to utilize free time effectively, allowing you to play and learn anytime, anywhere with its offline mode.

**Highlights:** Learn English by speaking, Offline mode for anytime play, Word correction and scoring, Engaging time utilization, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zapplin Time! Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapplin-time-hidden-object/id6447082189)

Embark on a hidden object adventure through the 1920s aboard a time-traveling airship. Explore historic events, solve mysteries, and customize your airship and costumes. Play for free with ads or subscribe for ad-free access and more.

**Highlights:** 1920s time travel adventure, Over 190 hidden object levels, 9 different hidden object modes, Airship and costume customization, Explore historic events, Solve puzzles and unlock trophies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Handful of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jar of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonetik free?

Phonetik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zapplin Time! Hidden Object free?

Zapplin Time! Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonetik or Zapplin Time! Hidden Object?

Phonetik is rated higher. Phonetik averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zapplin Time! Hidden Object averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Phonetik or Zapplin Time! Hidden Object have ads?

Zapplin Time! Hidden Object shows ads; Phonetik does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phonetik or Zapplin Time! Hidden Object?

Phonetik ships an update every 9 days, and Zapplin Time! Hidden Object every 6 weeks. Most recently, Phonetik was updated on October 11, 2026 and Zapplin Time! Hidden Object on October 25, 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.*