# インベントウ vs Hidden Through Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: インベントウ at 93% against Hidden Through Time's 45%. インベントウ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Hidden Through Time's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 31) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

インベントウ costs $2.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. インベントウ asks for nothing beyond the download.

インベントウ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of インベントウ's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's.

## The numbers

| Metric | インベントウ | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1468115950/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 322 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### インベントウ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1468115950)

Arrange food items into bento boxes to solve culinary puzzles. This game features over 120 handcrafted recipes and a heartwarming, textless story about cats. Enjoy a visually appealing experience inspired by Japanese aesthetics.

**Highlights:** 120+ puzzles, Unique pattern-matching gameplay, Textless heartwarming story, Japanese aesthetics, Bento cuisine inspiration, 10+ Achievements

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and polished art style with cute cat characters
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty
- 🎵 Calming and relaxing music and sound design
- 💰 Fair pricing ($2.99-$3) with no ads or in-app purchases
- 📖 Heartwarming story about cat family that unfolds through gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Difficulty spike can be frustrating for some players
- 📏 Limited content (109 levels, some are just tutorials)
- 🎯 Lack of hint system makes stuck players feel helpless
- 🔄 Some mechanics are introduced then abandoned in later worlds
- 💸 Content feels short relative to price for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Screen covered by unexpected pop-up or overlay
- Sound not working (resolved by toggling device sound switch)

**Requested features**

- Hint system or hint button (purchasable with earned gems)
- Preview of next move options before committing
- More levels and additional content updates
- Extreme difficulty mode for advanced players
- In-game level editor for user-created content


### Hidden Through Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Casual, #139 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a charming hide-and-seek adventure across historical eras. Solve object-finding puzzles using clever clues in vibrant, hand-drawn levels. Create and share your own levels or explore those made by a global community.

**Highlights:** Object finding puzzles, Historical level exploration, Cryptic hints, Hand-drawn colourful levels, Level editor, Cloud level sharing, Community level discovery

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viking Tales | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legends of Japan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Rituals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Road to Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Treasures | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable search experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕹️ Tap detection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Expansion packs not working as expected
- Inability to load or play on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved map editor functionality
- Larger icons and objects
- Removal of offensive/stereotypical content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is インベントウ free?

インベントウ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, インベントウ or Hidden Through Time?

インベントウ is rated higher. インベントウ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

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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.*