Comparison

Hidden Through Time vs Simple Match 3

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
  • Three distinct eras (Victorian, Noir, Sci-fi)
  • Relaxing gameplay with no timers
  • Cryptic hint decoding
  • Soothing soundtrack
Features
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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

About

Simple Match 3

This is a relaxing puzzle game where you swap tiles to make matches of three. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles, customize your game's appearance, and enjoy satisfying effects. It offers a peaceful experience without ads or excessive story elements.

Highlights
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • Hundreds of unique tiles
  • Customizable appearance
  • Daily levels with leaderboards
  • Zen Mode for relaxation
  • Satisfying visual effects
  • Achievements and boosters
Features
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Simple Match 3 is a relaxing and challenging puzzle game with absolutely no ads. Swap tiles and make matches of 3 to clear levels. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles and customize to fit your style. Discover a variety of different elements and mechanics as you progress through the game. Use satisfying boosters and power ups. Unlike most match-3 games, Simple Match 3 was created to give players a relaxing and satisfying experience, without annoying ads, obnoxious effects, or time wasting story elements. FEATURES: No ads: Absolutely no ads or subscription purchases. The base price includes 350 levels, a unique daily level with leaderboard, and zen mode. 1 small in-app purchase unlocks even more. Customization: Customize to your heart’s content with hundreds of different tiles and lots of different background colors. You can even choose the color of the user interface buttons to match your theme! Daily Level: Play a unique level every single day. Try to make it to the top of the online leaderboard! Zen Mode: Relax and make matches with no move limits, no goals, and limited obstacles in Zen Mode. Satisfying experience: Enjoy super satisfying effects as you clear tiles, smash through crates, destroy glass, and more! The effects were created to be satisfying, without being too obnoxious or overwhelming. Achievements: Complete a variety of achievements to unlock more tiles. Boosters: Spin the prize wheel every day to gain boosters. You can also get even more boosters by completing the daily goal. Handcrafted levels: Play through 350 handcrafted levels and try to earn 3 stars. Some levels are simple, others are more challenging. Discover a variety of unique elements as you progress. If you want more, 1 small in app purchase unlocks 350 more levels. Created with love and care: Developed by a single person with care. Levels are designed to be fun, challenging, and satisfying without the need to purchase endless boosters. Download Simple Match 3 today and see what makes it so special!

Screenshots

Hidden Through Time4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Match 3 at 4.8 against Hidden Through Time's 3.8. Simple Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and ratings volume (256 vs 12). Hidden Through Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support 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 Through Time costs $2.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hidden Through Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 256 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hidden Through Time's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Through Time versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Through TimeSimple Match 3
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.8 (256 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12256 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRogueside NVMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Hidden Through Time

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.1%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Through Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Match 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Levels with Missing Obstacles
  • Reward Box Tapping Issue
  • Inconsistent Star Rating System
  • Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
  • Crashes on Opening

Requested features

6 requests
  • Level Editor
  • Endless/Survival Mode
  • Improved Power-Up Interactions
  • Hints or Shuffle Option
  • Landscape Support for iPad
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  • iCloud Sync Across Devices

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Through Time

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Hidden Through Time free?
Hidden Through Time costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Through Time or Simple Match 3?
Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 256 ratings.
Do Hidden Through Time or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Hidden Through Time nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Simple Match 3?
Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 22, 2026.

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