# Hidden Through Time vs The Jackbox Party Pack 8

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Through Time at $2.99 against The Jackbox Party Pack 8's $29.99. Hidden Through Time also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 13 months). The Jackbox Party Pack 8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 and The Jackbox Party Pack 8 $29.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Jackbox Party Pack 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 22% of The Jackbox Party Pack 8's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, The Jackbox Party Pack 8 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | The Jackbox Party Pack 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [3.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox-party-pack-8/id1572324508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **45.1% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Jackbox Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420528651) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Casual (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


### The Jackbox Party Pack 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox-party-pack-8/id1572324508)

Gather friends and family for hilarious party games using only your phones or tablets as controllers. This collection features five unique titles, from drawing and trivia to social deduction and survey challenges, perfect for any get-together.

**Highlights:** Five new party games, Playable with phones/tablets, Supports up to 10 players, Audience participation up to 10,000, Drawful Animate, The Wheel of Enormous Proportions, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

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

### Is The Jackbox Party Pack 8 free?

The Jackbox Party Pack 8 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or The Jackbox Party Pack 8?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Jackbox Party Pack 8 averages 3.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or The Jackbox Party Pack 8 have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; The Jackbox Party Pack 8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or The Jackbox Party Pack 8?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and The Jackbox Party Pack 8 every 13 months. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Jackbox Party Pack 8 on November 3, 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.*