# Hidden Through Time 2 vs Looking for Aliens

The clearest difference is rating: Looking for Aliens at 4.9 against Hidden Through Time 2's 3.9. Looking for Aliens also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 54%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). Hidden Through Time 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 131 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Hidden Through Time 2's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

Hidden Through Time 2 ships an update every 3 months, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Through Time 2 | Looking for Aliens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time-2-magic/id6453763474/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #169 |
| Size | 509 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Through Time 2

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Family, #110 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


### Looking for Aliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated scenes, Alien perspective humor, Beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Accessible intuitive controls, Hidden object hunting, Side quests and extras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed and interactive
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
- 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
- Add a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Through Time 2 free?

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

### Is Looking for Aliens free?

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time 2 or Looking for Aliens?

Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Hidden Through Time 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do Hidden Through Time 2 or Looking for Aliens have ads?

Neither Hidden Through Time 2 nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time 2 or Looking for Aliens?

Hidden Through Time 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Hidden Through Time 2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Through Time 2 or Looking for Aliens?

Hidden Through Time 2 currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #169. 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.*