Comparison

Time Gap vs Time Trap

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Time Trap

Embark on a detective adventure in a post-apocalyptic world to uncover the mystery of a missing journalist. Explore 55 realistic scenes, search for vintage hidden objects, and solve puzzles to progress through an engaging sci-fi storyline. Replay scenes for new quests and rewards.

Highlights
  • 55 realistic post-apocalyptic scenes
  • Detective storyline
  • Search for hidden items
  • Solve puzzles
  • Collect vintage objects
  • Replay scenes for rewards
  • Hint system
Features
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Solve the mystery of the post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Perhaps it’s the work of the aliens… The game is TRULY FREE and the whole adventure is open to you without any required purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Features: - 55 realistic post-apocalyptic scenes - Detective storyline, Investigative journalism - 37 challenging game locations: search for hidden items and solve puzzles - Most of the hidden objects are real vintage! - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - A unique system of preview and highlighting hints Adventure will take you on a journey through empty corridors of an abandoned city in a search for the missing person. Come and rescue him from oblivion. Inspect all corners of the fantastic city: every street, every office, every corridor. Unique atmosphere and sci-fi storyline, ambient music and realistic graphics will make your trip to the quarantined zone an unforgettable experience. Each object you’ll find could be a hint. Dive into the world of fantasy! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Time Gap4 screens
Time Trap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Gap at every 2 months against Time Trap's every 7 months. Time Trap's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 78%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Time Gap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Time Trap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Time Gap against 4.4 for Time Trap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 88% of Time Trap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Time Trap every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Gap versus Time Trap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime GapTime Trap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.4 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K5.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB190 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Time Gap

All ratings1,247 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Time Trap

All ratings5,152 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Time Gap

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Engaging and fun gameplay
  • 🗺️ Interesting historical exploration
  • 👍 Variety of mini-games and challenges
  • ⭐ Enjoyable overall experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden objects
  • 🔋 High energy consumption
  • 💰 Excessive advertisements and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

Time Trap

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🔍 Intriguing hidden object scenes
  • 🕹️ Variety of puzzles and mini-games
  • 🕰️ No time limits or pressure

Room to improve

  • 🔦 Scenes can be too dark and difficult to see
  • 🔍 Some objects are too small or well-hidden
  • 💤 Repetitive levels and scenes
  • 📢 Frequent ads can be disruptive

Bugs and 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

Time Trap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect item names or descriptions
  • Inconsistent object detection and responsiveness

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to zoom in and out of scenes
  • More varied and dynamic backgrounds
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Time Gap

One-time10
  • Gold 10000$2.99
  • 30 Crystals$2.99
  • 10000 Gold$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Time Trap

One-time6
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Ads Free$0.99
  • GoldMaster Special$1.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$3.99

Questions

Is Time Gap free?
Time Gap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Trap free?
Time Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Time Trap?
Time Trap is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Time Trap averages 4.4 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Time Gap or Time Trap have ads?
Both Time Gap and Time Trap show ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Time Trap?
Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Time Trap every 7 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Time Trap on September 24, 2026.

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