# Hidden Through Time vs Tide's End

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tide's End at none against Hidden Through Time's 5. Tide's End also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). Hidden Through Time's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Tide's End daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Tide's End |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Yarncat LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694170416) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Casual, #135 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


### Tide's End

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-end/id6471380375)

**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 Tide's End free?

Tide's End costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hidden Through Time or Tide's End have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Tide's End does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Tide's End?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Tide's End daily. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tide's End on September 19, 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.*