Ouros vs Hidden Through Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ouros
A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.
- Original spline-based control scheme
- Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes
- Flexible level progression and hint system
- Intuitive multi-touch controls
- Fluid gameplay without timers or scores
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Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes. The goal is simple. Align the curve with the targets, then watch the orb gracefully glide through them. With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world. Features: - An original spline-based control scheme - Lush visuals and soothing soundscapes that dynamically respond to the forms you create - A flexible level progression and hint system that let you play at your own pace - Intuitive multi-touch controls made with touchscreens in mind - A fluid gameplay experience free of timers, scores, or dexterity requirements
Hidden Through Time
Explore hand-drawn, interactive landscapes across three distinct eras to find hidden objects. This cozy puzzle game offers relaxing gameplay with no timers, accompanied by a soothing soundtrack. Decode cryptic hints to uncover secrets and unravel mysteries.
- Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
- Three distinct eras (Victorian, Noir, Sci-fi)
- Relaxing gameplay with no timers
- Cryptic hint decoding
- Soothing soundtrack
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Hidden Through Time: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. THREE ERAS TO DISCOVER Dive into three captivating eras: Victorian elegance, Noir mystery, and Sci-fi wonder. Test your keen eye and unravel the mysteries hidden within each intricate scene. Can you uncover every secret the past (and future) holds? Features - Immerse yourself in relaxing gameplay with no timers to rush your exploration - Travel through time and uncover hidden secrets in beautifully hand-drawn landscapes - Decode cryptic hints to aid you on your quest - Enjoy a soothing soundtrack as you lose yourself in the art of discovery
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ouros at 4.9 against Hidden Through Time's 3.8. Ouros also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Hidden Through Time's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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
Ouros costs $2.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ouros holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ouros has 82 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Ouros's written reviews are positive against 58% of Hidden Through Time's.
Ouros ships an update every 5 months, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ouros | Hidden Through Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (82 ratings) — better | 3.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 497 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Kamm | Rogueside NV |
Customer experience
Ouros
Hidden Through Time
Bugs and requests
Ouros
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
- Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
- Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad
Requested features
7 requests- Add more levels
- Add Watch support
- Allow playing own music in the background
- Option to change orientation to portrait mode
- iCloud sync for progress across devices
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- Ability to turn off movement while working on puzzles
- Make help icon placement more accessible on iPad
Hidden Through Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ouros
No in-app purchases
Hidden Through Time
No in-app purchases
