Comparison

Hidden Through Time vs Looking for Aliens

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

Looking for Aliens

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
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

Hidden Through Time4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Looking for Aliens at 4.9 against Hidden Through Time's 3.8. Looking for Aliens also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 58%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). Hidden Through Time's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Looking for Aliens $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 145 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 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Through Time versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Through TimeLooking for Aliens
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.9 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRogueside NVPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Hidden Through Time

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

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Through Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Through Time

No in-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Through Time free?
Hidden Through Time 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 or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Hidden Through Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither Hidden Through Time nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Through Time or Looking for Aliens?
Hidden Through Time ships an update every 11 days, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Hidden Through Time was updated on November 4, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 30, 2026.

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