# Time Gap vs Romance

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Gap at every 2 months against Romance's every 10 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Gap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Romance sells 5 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 Romance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 75% of Romance's.

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Romance every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Gap | Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 74.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| 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


### Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452)

Embark on a romantic hidden object adventure set in 18th-century Paris. Solve puzzles, find antique items, and uncover a secret chocolate recipe while exploring iconic Parisian landmarks. The game offers a captivating story with unique graphics and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Romantic story-driven gameplay, Hidden object and find the difference modes, Unique 18th-century Paris graphics, Genuine antique hidden items, Photo hint system, Exploration of Parisian landmarks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Good job
- 👍 One of a kind puzzle
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible, doesn't work
- 🐛 Dark and gloomy scenes
- 🐛 Difficult to see objects
- 🐛 Redundant
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Brighter and more realistic graphics
- Improved zoom and focus
- Better instructions for puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Gap free?

Time Gap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Romance free?

Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Romance?

Romance is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Romance averages 4.4 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Time Gap or Romance have ads?

Both Time Gap and Romance show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Romance?

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Romance every 10 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Romance on September 20, 2026.

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