# The Hidden Treasures・Mystery vs Time Machine

The Hidden Treasures・Mystery and Time Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of The Hidden Treasures・Mystery's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's. The Hidden Treasures・Mystery also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Time Machine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Hidden Treasures・Mystery sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 The Hidden Treasures・Mystery against 4.5 for Time Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of The Hidden Treasures・Mystery's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's.

The Hidden Treasures・Mystery ships an update monthly, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Hidden Treasures・Mystery | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hidden-treasuresmystery/id1466926109/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### The Hidden Treasures・Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hidden-treasuresmystery/id1466926109)

Embark on a Caribbean mystery adventure where you can choose to find hidden objects or solve match-3 puzzles. Unravel family secrets, disrupt pirate plans, and decorate your ship. Enjoy a gripping storyline with regular free updates.

**Highlights:** Dual gameplay modes: Hidden Object or Match-3, Engaging storyline with twists, Hundreds of unique puzzles, Customizable ship, Regular free updates with new content, Offline play supported

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superior Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 👍 Interesting story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🔋 Energy/moves limited
- 💰 Expensive to progress without spending money
- 🕹️ Levels become too difficult
- 🔍 Hidden objects too small/hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when collecting rewards
- Inability to complete collections due to missing items
- Glitches with certain gameplay mechanics

**Requested features**

- More free content and progression without spending money
- Ability to zoom in on hidden object scenes
- Improved performance and stability
- More variety in gameplay modes
- Better balance between difficulty levels


### 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 The Hidden Treasures・Mystery free?

The Hidden Treasures・Mystery 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, The Hidden Treasures・Mystery or Time Machine?

The Hidden Treasures・Mystery is rated higher. The Hidden Treasures・Mystery averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Time Machine averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do The Hidden Treasures・Mystery or Time Machine have ads?

Both The Hidden Treasures・Mystery and Time Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Hidden Treasures・Mystery or Time Machine?

The Hidden Treasures・Mystery ships an update monthly, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, The Hidden Treasures・Mystery was updated on November 8, 2026 and Time Machine on November 6, 2026.

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