# The Tiny Bang Story vs Hidden Through Time 2

The clearest difference is rating: The Tiny Bang Story at 4.6 against Hidden Through Time 2's 3.9. The Tiny Bang Story also leads on ratings volume (898 vs 22) and review sentiment (63% vs 54%). Hidden Through Time 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

The Tiny Bang Story costs $0.99 and Hidden Through Time 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Tiny Bang Story holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tiny Bang Story has 898 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of The Tiny Bang Story's written reviews are positive against 54% of Hidden Through Time 2's.

The Tiny Bang Story ships an update every 8 months, Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tiny Bang Story | Hidden Through Time 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tiny-bang-story/id495937600/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | #137 |
| Size | 120 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ellada Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634781010) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tiny Bang Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tiny-bang-story/id495937600)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Family, #164 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Restore a shattered planet by fixing machines and solving puzzles. This hand-drawn adventure game offers five chapters filled with brain teasers and an immersive atmosphere. It's suitable for all ages and requires no reading.

**Highlights:** Fix machines and mechanisms, Solve puzzles, Five chapters, Over 30 brain teasers, Hand-drawn world, Simple navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming graphics
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 💡 Unique and engaging puzzles
- 🕹️ Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially at later levels
- 🔍 Tiny objects hard to see and click on mobile
- 🤯 Some puzzles too difficult without hints
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or magnification
- 🕰️ Game is too short

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain points
- Puzzle pieces not registering properly
- Elevator button not working
- Last puzzle piece impossible to find

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to skip puzzles
- Better tutorial and hints
- Zoom and magnification options
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Hidden Through Time 2

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

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Paid · Family (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 The Tiny Bang Story free?

The Tiny Bang Story costs $0.99, 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, The Tiny Bang Story or Hidden Through Time 2?

The Tiny Bang Story is rated higher. The Tiny Bang Story averages 4.6 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Hidden Through Time 2 averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do The Tiny Bang Story or Hidden Through Time 2 have ads?

Neither The Tiny Bang Story nor Hidden Through Time 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tiny Bang Story or Hidden Through Time 2?

The Tiny Bang Story ships an update every 8 months, and Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. Most recently, The Tiny Bang Story was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hidden Through Time 2 on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Tiny Bang Story or Hidden Through Time 2?

The Tiny Bang Story currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time 2 at #137. 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.*