# Droppy vs Hidden Through Time

Droppy and Hidden Through Time both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's. Droppy also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Through Time's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1K vs 167). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Droppy is free to download; Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 up front. Droppy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Through Time 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 — 4.6 for Droppy against 4.7 for Hidden Through Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's.

Droppy ships an update every 6 days, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Droppy | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droppy/id1445228243/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 7 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Tanzola](https://appshunter.io/developer/751504918) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### Droppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droppy/id1445228243)

A fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you strategically drop balls into columns to prevent the grid from overflowing. Trigger explosive chain reactions by matching ball numbers to column or row counts for high scores.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball dropping, Explosive chain reactions, Multiple ball types, Leveling system, Various game modes, Leaderboard competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Droppy Ad-Free | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Casual, #139 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 Droppy free?

Droppy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Droppy or Hidden Through Time?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Droppy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Droppy or Hidden Through Time have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Droppy does not.

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

Droppy ships an update every 6 days, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, Droppy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 18, 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.*