Hidden Objects Collection * vs Time Gap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Objects Collection *
Embark on seven free hidden object adventures across diverse themes, from post-apocalyptic mysteries and global travel to romantic detective stories and classic literary adaptations. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and immerse yourself in beautifully crafted scenes.
- Seven free hidden object adventures
- Post-apocalyptic mystery
- Global travel simulation
- 18th-century romance puzzle
- Literary adaptations
- Detective stories
- Zombie-themed puzzles
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Seven Hidden Object adventures to explore for FREE! *** Time Trap Solve the mystery of the post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Any object you’ll find can be a hint. Dive into the world of fantasy! *** Around The World in 80 Days You will travel round the world with the main heroes. Each location (scene) is a new continent, a new country or a new town where you will find yourself in the atmosphere of this region thanks to the picturesque and colourful graphics and the unique musical background. Fogg's journey with his servant Passepartout begins in England, then he travels to France, Egypt, India, China, Japan, America and other countries. *** Romance with Chocolate Immerse yourself in a romantic story with its roots in the 18th century. Guide a North American girl and a Frenchman through beautiful historic Parisian locales, putting together pieces of the detective puzzle as your proceed. Trips to real attractions in the city of love: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, Pont des Arts, and the Louvre Museum. At the end of the game you along with the other heroes will be able to re-invent the ancient chocolate recipe, which has been kept secret for more than 3 centuries. ***Alice Through the Looking Glass Team up with Alice to explore this mysterious world! This new Hidden Objects Game is based on a novel 'Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There' by Lewis Carroll. An exciting adventure is waiting for you! *** Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter New adventures of famous Sherlock Holmes are waiting for you! If you love detective stories, adventures, unexpected turns of a plot – this game is for you. The valuable exhibit is stolen from a collection of Lord Crowley. Traces of malefactors lead to India... *** Detective Sherlock Pug and the Case of the Skindiver The shadow of the evil Skindiver has fallen upon Oddopolis. The city police don't know what to do. Detective Sherlock Pug has decided to call on superheroes for aid. Become a comic-book detective's right-hand man. Solve an unusual case by finding and defeating a dangerous villain. *** Zombies Escape Become top Zombie Hunter in a classic hidden objects puzzle. Fun and crazy atmosphere of a weird institute. Help to find Zombies who escaped from a clinic lab! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrispApp
Time Gap
Embark on a global adventure searching for hidden objects and solving puzzles. This offline game combines education and entertainment with a captivating story across five continents. Play optional mini-games, compete with friends, and earn rewards.
- Global hidden object quests
- Solve puzzles and mysteries
- Play optional mini-games (Match-3, Bubble Shooter)
- Compete with friends and family
- Earn coins and energy without real money
- Weekly tournaments and seasonal events
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Time Gap is among few Hidden Object games offline which takes you on adventure around the globe. Enjoy game updates as you search for hidden items and solve puzzles. Travel the world in a puzzle quest! If you prefer Hidden Object story games, set off on an adventure full of ancient mysteries. Collect hidden relics and lost artifacts in a casual game which combines education and entertainment. Journey across five continents in a puzzle-adventure game, and discover a fantastic story. Find hidden objects & play matching games! The Hidden Object Adventure game features vivid Hidden Object levels and a collection of puzzle games. Take a break from finding items to play Bubble Shooter and Match-3 games. Win coins and crystals in a blocks puzzle. The skill-puzzle games are optional, but they enrich your playing experience. Play with friends and family! Whether you play matching games or Hidden Object levels, you lose energy. Invite friends to receive it as a gift, and share collectibles. Progress quicker and take part in weekly game tournaments for generous rewards. Join thousands of casual players on this epic Hidden Object journey! Enjoy the adventure game! The puzzle-adventure game provides numerous options to earn coins and energy without spending real money. So you can literally play for months. Collect your daily bonus, complete hidden object quests and take part in seasonal events. Enjoy updates with new Hidden Object levels and puzzle games. ► Discover more great games from Absolutist, including: ◊ WTF Detective ◊ Hidden Numbers: Twisted Worlds ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Crime City Detective: Hidden Object ◊ Boxie: Hidden Object Puzzle ◊ Bubble Shooter: Classic Arcade Game ◊ Kingdom of Aurelia: Mystery of Poisoned Dagger ◊ Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Adventure ◊ Taken Souls: Blood Ritual ◊ The Renaissance of Evil ◊ Mysteries and Nightmares - Morgiana Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeGapCommunity/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: https://absolutist.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Objects Collection * at none against Time Gap's 10. Hidden Objects Collection * also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Time Gap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Collection * asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Objects Collection * holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Hidden Objects Collection *'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Time Gap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hidden Objects Collection * ships an update every 3 months, Time Gap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects Collection * | Time Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | 77.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crisp App Studio | Absolutist Ltd |
Customer experience
Hidden Objects Collection *
Time Gap
Bugs and requests
Hidden Objects Collection *
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Time Gap
Reported bugs
4 issues- Invisible objects in certain locations
- Voting screen not closing properly
- Freezing and crashing on older devices
- Inconsistent progress and rewards
Requested features
4 requests- Reduce energy requirements for gameplay
- Improve object detection and responsiveness
- Provide more free content and reduce monetization
- Fix technical issues and improve stability
In-app purchases
Hidden Objects Collection *
No in-app purchases
Time Gap
- Gold 10000$2.99
- 30 Crystals$2.99
- 10000 Gold$3.99
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- 30 Crystals$3.99
- Energy Boosters$3.99
- Crystals 75 and 4 Bonuses$7.99
- 75 Crystals and 10 bonus$9.99
- 112 Crystals and 18 bonus$14.99
- 150 Crystals and 30 Bonus$19.99
- Platinum Card New$29.99
Questions
Is Hidden Objects Collection * free?
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