# Time Gap vs Time Trap

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Gap | Time Trap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-trap-hidden-object-games/id1009234303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Gap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 10000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30  Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Boosters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 75 and  4 Bonuses | $7.99 | one-time |
| 75 Crystals and 10 bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 112 Crystals and 18 bonus | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals and 30 Bonus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Card New | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible objects in certain locations
- Voting screen not closing properly
- Freezing and crashing on older devices
- Inconsistent progress and rewards

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-trap-hidden-object-games/id1009234303)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔦 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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names or descriptions
- Inconsistent object detection and responsiveness

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*