# Hidden Journey vs Time Machine

Hidden Journey and Time Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Time Machine's written reviews are positive against 52% of Hidden Journey's. Hidden Journey's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Journey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Time Machine sells 8 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 Hidden Journey against 4.5 for Time Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Journey has 26K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Hidden Journey's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's.

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Journey | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336/reviews) | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336)

Engage your brain with this concentration-based hidden object game. Seek and find items, solve mysteries, and uncover clues across diverse, detailed locations. Earn rewards and use boosters to enhance your detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Seek and find objects, Solve mysteries and crimes, Explore unique locations, Daily rewards and tasks, Helpful boosters and instruments, Multiple object finding mechanics, Fun minigames

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go VIP with no limits | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power-Up Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 👍 Variety of puzzles
- 👍 Good for memory
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops playing
- Differences not recognized at edges
- Purchase issues with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Ability to replay past levels
- Better object labeling
- Ability to move objects around


### Time Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across time. Solve mysteries, find objects, and restore disassembled items in vibrant, animated 3D environments. Replay scenes for new challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Spot the differences, Puzzles, Object restoration, Time travel exploration, Collectible rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of fun
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music
- 🧠 Good brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to see objects
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Missing/incorrect objects
- Glitches with certain features

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom functionality
- Customizable brightness/contrast
- Better instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Journey free?

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

### Is Time Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Journey or Time Machine?

Hidden Journey and Time Machine are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26K and 4.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Hidden Journey or Time Machine have ads?

Both Hidden Journey and Time Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Journey or Time Machine?

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden Journey was updated on September 27, 2026 and Time Machine on September 22, 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.*