# Hidden Through Time vs The Square

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Through Time at 45% against The Square's 0%. Hidden Through Time also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). The Square's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Square is free to download; Hidden Through Time costs $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The Square sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of The Square's.

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, The Square weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time | The Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-idle-game/id6745356151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [MANUEL ANTONIO VALENTE COUTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758435658) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Casual, #150 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


### The Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-idle-game/id6745356151)

Tap to grow a geometric kingdom in this addictive idle clicker. Earn currency, evolve shapes, and unlock multipliers. Enjoy offline earnings, daily rewards, and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Geometric tapping satisfaction, Collect CubeCash currency, Evolve through different shapes, Offline earnings, Daily rewards and streaks, Competitive leaderboards, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small CubeCash Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Nickname | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mid CubeCash Bag | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big CubeCash Bag | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

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

### Is The Square free?

The Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or The Square?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Square averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time or The Square have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; The Square does not.

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

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and The Square weekly. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Square on October 24, 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.*