Comparison

Hidden World vs Tap Warfare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden World

Explore a magical land through a hidden portal in your uncle's house. Solve puzzles, collect items, and uncover mysteries with beautiful hand-painted graphics and an original soundtrack. This adventure game offers a captivating journey into another world.

Highlights
  • Beautiful hand-painted graphics
  • Item collection and puzzle solving
  • Original soundtrack and sound effects
  • In-game journal for clues
  • Dynamic map of explored areas
  • Complete hint system
  • Multi-language support
Features
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The strange feeling you had all day followed you to bed that night. A sudden crash from the next room wakes you from dreams of magical lands, and sets your heart racing in your chest. Sitting bolt upright in bed, the strange feeling returns as your eyes adjust to the darkness, focusing on the odd wooden symbols across the mantel of the fireplace. Almost as if something were calling you... Turning on the lamp, you cautiously get up, moving towards the sound that woke you. This is your uncle's house and though you've been here many times, it suddenly feels very different. The room is littered with wonderfully strange and interesting artifacts, souvenirs from your uncle's travels, from where he would not say. On the floor lays a small tiled box, broken open. Unfolding the paper nestled within it, you instantly recognize the symbols. The fireplace! Running back into the bedroom, you examine again the symbols on the paper. They match perfectly those in the woodwork of the mantel, but are arranged differently... Though your hands are shaking with excitement, you work quickly, rearranging the wooden symbols to match the ones on the paper, hearing them click into place easily one after the other, until the pattern is complete. Suddenly, beams of golden sunlight burst through the opening in the fireplace, cutting through the darkness in the room. Standing back with a gasp, you look through the opening, eyes wide in awe at the beautiful, magical land from your dream on the other side. With a deep breath, you step through the opening and take your first steps into another world... Features: • Beautiful hand-painted graphics that draw you into this mesmerizing adventure! • Lots of items to collect and puzzles to solve! • Original soundtrack and sound effects! • A journal that keeps track of all the symbols and clues that you encounter. • A dynamic map that shows all of the areas you have explored, as well as your current location. • A complete hint system built right into the game. • The Hidden World has been translated into many languages. • Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!

About

Tap Warfare

Features
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Tap War is the ultimate two-player battle game. Grab a friend, pick your side, and tap faster than your opponent to claim victory. HOW IT WORKS Two players share one device. The screen splits into two colored zones with a battle indicator in the center. When the countdown ends, both players tap their zone as fast as possible. The indicator moves toward whoever taps slower. Push it into your opponent's territory before time runs out to win. Simple rules. Intense competition. Endless fun. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT Quick matches that last 60 seconds. No time wasted on tutorials or setup. Just open the app and start battling. No accounts required. No sign-ups. No passwords. Pick up and play instantly. Works completely offline. No internet needed. Play anywhere, anytime. Real-time visual feedback. Watch the battle indicator shift as the lead changes. Every tap matters. Perfect for all ages. Kids, adults, grandparents. Anyone can learn in seconds. PERFECT FOR Settling arguments with friends. Competing with siblings. Quick battles during breaks. Parties and social gatherings. Road trips and waiting rooms. Anyone who thinks they have the fastest fingers. FEATURES Two-player local multiplayer on one device. Clean and colorful split-screen design. Satisfying tap feedback and animations. 60-second countdown timer. Instant rematch option. No ads interrupting your battles. No in-app purchases. Think you are the fastest tapper? Download Tap War and prove it.

Screenshots

Hidden World4 screens
Tap Warfare2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hidden World at $1.99 against Tap Warfare's $19.99. Hidden World also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 39 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hidden World costs $1.99 and Tap Warfare $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, Tap Warfare every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hidden World versus Tap Warfare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden WorldTap Warfare
Price$1.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#192 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFire Maple GamesAnkit Shah

Bugs and requests

Hidden World

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bell puzzle not unlocking
  • Game freezing on piano puzzle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay
  • More challenging puzzles
  • Faster hint system
  • Ability to skip opening animation

Tap Warfare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hidden World

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Warfare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden World free?
Hidden World costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Warfare free?
Tap Warfare costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden World or Tap Warfare have ads?
Neither Hidden World nor Tap Warfare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden World or Tap Warfare?
Hidden World ships an update every 6 months, and Tap Warfare every 39 months. Most recently, Hidden World was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tap Warfare on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hidden World or Tap Warfare?
Hidden World currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Tap Warfare at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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