# Hidden Through Time vs Hidden Doodles

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Doodles at Free against Hidden Through Time's $2.99. Hidden Doodles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hidden Through Time's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 13) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Doodles'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, Hidden Doodles every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Hidden Doodles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-doodles/id6444553588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [URMOBI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241783955) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Casual, #85 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 Doodles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-doodles/id6444553588)

An addictive object search game where you find hidden black and white items to color them in. Complete levels to earn stickers and help characters decorate their house. Designed to challenge attention to detail and concentration for all ages.

**Highlights:** Object search gameplay, Sticker collection, Character house decoration, Level-based challenges, Hints system, Zoom functionality

**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 Doodles free?

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

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

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Hidden Doodles averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

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

Both Hidden Through Time and Hidden Doodles show ads.

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

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Hidden Doodles every 9 days. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hidden Doodles on June 1, 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.*