# Mystery Manor HD vs Time Machine

The clearest difference is ads: Mystery Manor HD at none against Time Machine's shown. Mystery Manor HD also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Time Machine's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Manor HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Mystery Manor HD's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's.

Mystery Manor HD ships an update fortnightly, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Manor HD | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hd/id482546787/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 697 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Game Insight](https://appshunter.io/developer/957388299) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Manor HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hd/id482546787)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure in a mysterious mansion. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and find hidden items to unravel the disappearance of Mister X. Enjoy captivating gameplay with regular updates and beautiful graphics, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Mystery and detective story, Offline mode, Hand-drawn graphics, Multiple search modes, Regular updates, Social features

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Room Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Chests Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scattering of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Little Chests Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Casket with Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ark of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated and not compatible with newer devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Energy/resources run out too quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Comparison mode not working properly
- Game not opening in full screen
- Tokens being taken twice for the same action
- Purchased items/chests disappearing

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Better customer support and communication
- Ability to restore progress when switching devices


### Time Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across time. Solve mysteries, find objects, and restore disassembled items in vibrant, animated 3D environments. Replay scenes for new challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Spot the differences, Puzzles, Object restoration, Time travel exploration, Collectible rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of fun
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music
- 🧠 Good brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to see objects
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Missing/incorrect objects
- Glitches with certain features

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom functionality
- Customizable brightness/contrast
- Better instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Manor HD free?

Mystery Manor HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Machine free?

Time Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Manor HD or Time Machine?

Time Machine is rated higher. Mystery Manor HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Time Machine averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Mystery Manor HD or Time Machine have ads?

Time Machine shows ads; Mystery Manor HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Manor HD or Time Machine?

Mystery Manor HD ships an update fortnightly, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Mystery Manor HD was updated on September 26, 2026 and Time Machine on September 22, 2026.

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