# Hidden Through Time vs Railbound

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Railbound at none against Hidden Through Time's 5. Railbound also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 45%). Hidden Through Time's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 117) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 and Railbound $4.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Railbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hidden Through Time against 4.8 for Railbound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 117, 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 80% of Railbound's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Railbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Railbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#61** |
| Size | 310 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Casual, #86 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


### Railbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Casual, #84 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Bend and connect railways, Over 240 clever puzzles, Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches), Comic-book-inspired visuals, Relaxing original soundtrack, Pick up cute friends

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

**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 Railbound free?

Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Railbound is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Railbound averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

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

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Railbound does not.

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

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Railbound every 3 days. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on September 25, 2026 and Railbound on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Through Time or Railbound?

Hidden Through Time currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Railbound at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*