# Hidden Through Time vs Search & Find

The clearest difference is price: Search & Find at Free against Hidden Through Time's $2.99. Hidden Through Time's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Search & Find is free to download; Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Search & Find sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 839 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 51% of Search & Find's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Search & Find every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Search & Find |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [4.5 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 839 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Casual, #116 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


### Search & Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914)

Embark on a relaxing search adventure with beautifully detailed, hand-illustrated pictures. Test your detective skills to find hidden objects in various themes and explore a quirky world. Get hints and rewards as you uncover every item.

**Highlights:** Hand-illustrated pictures by published artist, Intuitive touch controls, Pinch and zoom for detail, Hint system available, Rewards for spotting objects, Variety of themes and scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snack Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Magic Pack. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins + no ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Man City Pack. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1130 coins. | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fantastic graphics and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Easy to play and intuitive
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access more levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, screen freezes)
- 🤖 Aggressive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Some items too similar to find
- 🤯 Frustrating when screen touches register as wrong guesses

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased coins/levels not being awarded
- Game progress being reset after each session
- Certain items impossible to select or find

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Ability to earn coins/stars without paying
- Option to disable hints and clues
- Improved color contrast for color-blind players
- Smoother screen scrolling and panning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

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

### Is Search & Find free?

Search & Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or Search & Find?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Search & Find averages 4.5 from 839 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or Search & Find have ads?

Both Hidden Through Time and Search & Find show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Search & Find?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Search & Find every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on September 25, 2026 and Search & Find on September 21, 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.*