# Time Machine vs Ploposaurus

The clearest difference is rating: Ploposaurus at 5.0 against Time Machine's 4.5. Ploposaurus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Time Machine's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ploposaurus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ploposaurus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time Machine ships an update every 5 months, Ploposaurus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Machine | Ploposaurus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploposaurus/id6788876132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [C4 Payments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687594884) |

## 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


### Ploposaurus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploposaurus/id6788876132)

Merge numbered blocks on a grid to create higher numbers and clear levels. Utilize power-ups and a skill tree to progress through diverse biomes. Collect dinos and complete daily challenges for rewards.

**Highlights:** Block merging mechanics, 100 designed levels, 9 power-ups, Dino Lab skill tree, Collectible dinos, Daily challenges, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tankosaurus | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - 7 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Longosaurus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Pass: Half Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Pass: 30% Off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sailosaurus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chompasaurus | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Expedition Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apex Ploposaurus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Machine free?

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

### Is Ploposaurus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Machine or Ploposaurus?

Ploposaurus is rated higher. Time Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Ploposaurus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Time Machine or Ploposaurus have ads?

Both Time Machine and Ploposaurus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Machine or Ploposaurus?

Time Machine ships an update every 5 months, and Ploposaurus every 5 days. Most recently, Time Machine was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ploposaurus on September 8, 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.*