Comparison

Time Trap vs Hidden Portals

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

Head to head
About

Time Trap

Uncover the secrets of a post-apocalyptic city to find a missing journalist. Explore abandoned locations, find hidden objects that serve as clues, and immerse yourself in a unique sci-fi storyline with realistic graphics and ambient music.

Highlights
  • Solve mysteries
  • Find hidden objects
  • Explore abandoned city
  • Sci-fi storyline
  • Realistic graphics
  • Ambient music
Features
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Solve the mystery of the post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Perhaps it’s the work of the avengers… Each object you’ll find could be a hint. Dive into the world of fantasy! Adventure will take you on a journey through empty corridors of an abandoned city in a search for the missing person. Come and rescue him from oblivion. Inspect all corners of the fantastic city: every street, every office, every corridor. Unique atmosphere and sci-fi storyline, ambient music and realistic graphics will make your trip to the quarantined zone an unforgettable experience. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

About

Hidden Portals

Embark on an epic adventure to find hidden objects and solve puzzles in a collapsing world. Restore balance to reality by uncovering ancient secrets and confronting fate. This game blends mystery, adventure, and challenging mini-games for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Adventure gameplay
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Mini-games
  • Collectibles and achievements
  • Story-driven narrative
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Step into "Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance", where hidden object games collide with gripping adventure games. As time collapses, Alice Lofton must find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and confront fate in a realm of magic and danger. This search and find game challenges players to uncover ancient secrets and restore balance before reality unravels. With breathtaking visuals and a deep story, it’s a must-play for fans of unsolved mysteries games and those who love to find items. Time is no longer a straight path – it’s collapsing, folding in on itself, and erasing entire moments from existence. Alice Lofton, a young manuscript restorer, discovers her father’s reckless plan to use the powerful Clock of Harmony to bring back his deceased wife. To stop him, Alice must enter the mystical realm of Luminaria, where the very fabric of reality is tearing apart. With the help of a reluctant ally and a resistance leader, Alice must race against time to restore balance. Will Alice save her father from his destructive obsession, or will the world fall to pieces in the process? · Epic Adventure! As Alice journeys through Luminaria, you’ll solve puzzles that shape the fate of the world, discover hidden object games scenes packed with detail, and face emotional choices that test the limits of time! · Search and Find Gameplay! Traverse luminous cities, shattered timelines, and mythical temples as you find hidden objects vital to your mission. Designed for fans of search and find games and adventure games alike, each scene challenges you to explore every corner while uncovering the story behind the Clock of Harmony! · Challenging Mini-Games and Puzzles! Solve puzzles of increasing complexity that tie directly into the narrative. With every puzzle solved, another layer of mystery is peeled away. Perfect for those who love hidden object games and seek search and find games with depth, logic, and meaning! · Collectibles & Achievements! Unlock fantasy-themed extras, track hidden collectibles, and earn achievements as you find hidden objects across multiple dimensions. Our hidden object games offer endless replayability and excitement for players who love to solve puzzles and lose themselves in story-driven adventure games! The world is collapsing in on itself, and only you can fix time in the free trial of "Hidden Portals: Mystery Object"! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Time Trap4 screens
Hidden Portals4 screens

Verdict

The call

Time Trap and Hidden Portals both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Time Trap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Portals's. Time Trap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Hidden Portals's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Portals is free to download; Time Trap costs $1.99 up front. Time Trap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Portals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Time Trap against 4.7 for Hidden Portals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Time Trap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Portals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Trap ships an update every 5 months, Hidden Portals every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Time Trap versus Hidden Portals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TrapHidden Portals
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (259 ratings)4.7 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings259 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB975 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Time Trap

All ratings259 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.2%

Hidden Portals

All ratings74 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Time Trap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hint button not working on some levels
  • Crashing on certain devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to save/resume progress

Hidden Portals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Time Trap

One-time4
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99
10 purchases

Hidden Portals

One-time10
  • Update to deluxe$0.99
  • Update to deluxe$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Full Game Unlock$7.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Unlock$8.99
  • Buy deluxe$9.99
  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
  • Unlock$12.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Time Trap free?
Time Trap costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Portals free?
Hidden Portals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Trap or Hidden Portals?
Hidden Portals is rated higher. Time Trap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Hidden Portals averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.
Do Time Trap or Hidden Portals have ads?
Hidden Portals shows ads; Time Trap does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Trap or Hidden Portals?
Time Trap ships an update every 5 months, and Hidden Portals every 2 months. Most recently, Time Trap was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hidden Portals on October 24, 2026.

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