# Please, Touch The Artwork vs Hidden Through Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Please, Touch The Artwork at 80% against Hidden Through Time's 45%. Please, Touch The Artwork also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Through Time's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 64). On update cadence, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Please, Touch The Artwork costs $3.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Please, Touch The Artwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Please, Touch The Artwork's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Please, Touch The Artwork ships an update every 5 days, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Please, Touch The Artwork | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/please-touch-the-artwork/id1447671288/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | #196 |
| Size | 306 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meynen Studio BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288559027) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### Please, Touch The Artwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/please-touch-the-artwork/id1447671288)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Casual, #150 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Explore the hidden worlds within iconic abstract paintings through over 150 engaging puzzles. This artistic journey combines zen-like challenges with narrative adventure, set to a soothing jazz soundtrack. Discover the origins of modern art in a relaxing and accessible experience.

**Highlights:** Over 150 puzzles, Three distinct games based on iconic artworks, Recreate abstract paintings, Navigate obstacles to connect characters, Collect letters to form poems, Soothing jazzy soundtrack, One-finger controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Casual (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 Please, Touch The Artwork free?

Please, Touch The Artwork 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, Please, Touch The Artwork or Hidden Through Time?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Please, Touch The Artwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Please, Touch The Artwork or Hidden Through Time have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Please, Touch The Artwork does not.

### Which is updated more often, Please, Touch The Artwork or Hidden Through Time?

Please, Touch The Artwork ships an update every 5 days, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, Please, Touch The Artwork was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Please, Touch The Artwork or Hidden Through Time?

Please, Touch The Artwork currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*