# Hidden Through Time vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Objects at Free against Hidden Through Time's $2.99. Hidden Objects also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hidden Through Time's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 105). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hidden Objects is free to download; Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hidden Through Time against 4.6 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Hidden Objects every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-neon-secrets/id1634783969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Alexey Romanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596744891) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Casual, #157 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-neon-secrets/id1634783969)

Embark on a neon-themed puzzle adventure to find hidden objects in vibrant pictures. Explore diverse locations and complete challenges without time pressure. Perfect for relaxation and fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Neon-themed hidden object puzzles, Diverse mystery locations, Offline play supported, No timers or time limits, Hints available, Unique author drawings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Hidden Through Time and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Hidden Objects every 6 months. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 16, 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.*