# Hidden Through Time vs Looking for Aliens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Looking for Aliens at 93% against Hidden Through Time's 45%. Looking for Aliens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Hidden Through Time's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 144) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | Looking for Aliens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews) | **[4.9 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#73** |
| Size | 310 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Casual (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


### Looking for Aliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Casual, #87 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated scenes, Alien perspective humor, Beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Accessible intuitive controls, Hidden object hunting, Side quests and extras

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed and interactive
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
- 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
- Add a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

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

### Is Looking for Aliens free?

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens?

Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Looking for Aliens does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens?

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on October 26, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens?

Hidden Through Time currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #73. 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.*