# Time Gap vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Gap at 78% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Time Gap also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months). Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Time Gap holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Gap has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Objects's.

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Objects every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Gap | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) |

## 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684)

Test your observation skills in this mystery game where you find hidden objects in crime scenes. With multiple levels and packs, hints are available to help you. Challenge friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 5 different game packs, 50 mind-testing levels, Find 10 objects per level, Free hints available, Zoom function for objects, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Gap free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Hidden Objects?

Time Gap is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time Gap or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Time Gap and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Hidden Objects?

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Objects every 35 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidden Objects on November 4, 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.*