# Time Machine vs Mess in the Rooms

The clearest difference is ads: Mess in the Rooms at none against Time Machine's shown. Time Machine's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Mess in the Rooms sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Time Machine's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mess in the Rooms's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Machine | Mess in the Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews)** | [4.2 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mess-in-the-rooms/id6723891699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [DoraLogic](https://appshunter.io/developer/605680176) |

## 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


### Mess in the Rooms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mess-in-the-rooms/id6723891699)

Search through scattered items in various rooms to find specific objects. Restore order and make the spaces look great by locating all requested items.

**Highlights:** Find scattered items, Locate requested objects, Tidy up rooms, Improve room aesthetics, Multiple room environments

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 270 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Machine free?

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

### Is Mess in the Rooms free?

Mess in the Rooms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Machine or Mess in the Rooms?

Time Machine is rated higher. Time Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Mess in the Rooms averages 4.2 from 262 ratings.

### Do Time Machine or Mess in the Rooms have ads?

Time Machine shows ads; Mess in the Rooms does not.

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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.*