# Hidden Through Time vs Cats Doing Human Things

The clearest difference is price: Cats Doing Human Things at Free against Hidden Through Time's $2.99. Cats Doing Human Things also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 45%). Hidden Through Time's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hidden Through Time against 4.6 for Cats Doing Human Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cats Doing Human Things's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Cats Doing Human Things every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Cats Doing Human Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-doing-human-things/id1634439568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [PHB Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449688752) |

## 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


### Cats Doing Human Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-doing-human-things/id1634439568)

Engage in a relaxing hidden object game featuring charming, illustrated scenes of cats engaging in human activities. Search for numerous items in diverse, detailed environments at your own pace. Perfect for puzzle lovers and cat enthusiasts seeking a stress-free experience.

**Highlights:** Cozy hidden object gameplay, Cats doing human activities, Seek and find scavenger hunt, 100 objects per scene, 8 unique illustrated locations, No time limits, Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and relaxing game
- 👍 No time limits or pressure
- 🚀 Ads can be skipped quickly
- 🎨 Lovely graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (getting stuck on levels)
- 💰 No option to earn hints, only buy them
- ⏱️ Frequent ad interruptions
- 🔍 Some hidden objects hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Hidden objects not appearing as expected
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and scenes
- Ability to earn free hints
- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Improved object placement and visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

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

### Is Cats Doing Human Things free?

Cats Doing Human Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or Cats Doing Human Things?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Cats Doing Human Things averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or Cats Doing Human Things have ads?

Both Hidden Through Time and Cats Doing Human Things show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Cats Doing Human Things?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Cats Doing Human Things every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cats Doing Human Things on September 23, 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.*