# Railbound vs Hidden Through Time 2

The clearest difference is rating: Railbound at 4.8 against Hidden Through Time 2's 3.9. Railbound also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 54%). Hidden Through Time 2's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Railbound costs $4.99 and Hidden Through Time 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Railbound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railbound has 117 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Railbound's written reviews are positive against 54% of Hidden Through Time 2's.

Railbound ships an update every 3 days, Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railbound | Hidden Through Time 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#86** |
| Size | 229 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### Railbound

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

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Casual, #132 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


### Hidden Through Time 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Family, #177 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an enchanted adventure searching for hidden objects in beautifully hand-drawn worlds. Utilize a unique Reality Shift feature to explore maps in different states, uncovering secrets and advancing through a captivating story mode across four magical eras.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Story mode across magical eras, Reality Shift (Day/Night, Summer/Winter), Unlockable items and worlds, Hand-drawn 2D graphics, Playful and cozy atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railbound free?

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

### Is Hidden Through Time 2 free?

Hidden Through Time 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Railbound or Hidden Through Time 2?

Railbound is rated higher. Railbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Hidden Through Time 2 averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Railbound or Hidden Through Time 2 have ads?

Neither Railbound nor Hidden Through Time 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Railbound or Hidden Through Time 2?

Railbound ships an update every 3 days, and Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Railbound was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hidden Through Time 2 on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Railbound or Hidden Through Time 2?

Railbound currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time 2 at #86. 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.*