# Time Machine vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects at every 3 weeks against Time Machine's every 5 months. Hidden Objects also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Time Machine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 13K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Time Machine's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Machine ships an update every 5 months, Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Machine | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [PRIMECORE GAMES, MChJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709325376) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure by searching for hidden objects across hundreds of beautiful levels. Collect treasures, train your brain, and enjoy a calming experience with pleasant music. Play offline and discover new content with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Thousands of hidden objects, Treasure collection, Relaxing music, Offline play, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Challenging but rewarding
- 🕹️ Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Short time limit
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small objects
- 🤔 Unclear progression/goals

**Reported bugs**

- Ads with inappropriate content
- Glitches causing game to restart

**Requested features**

- Increase number of objects to find
- Add zoom/magnification feature
- Remove timer or make it optional
- Provide more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Machine free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

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

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Time Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

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

Both Time Machine and Hidden Objects show ads.

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

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