Comparison

Time Gap vs Monsters

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

Monsters

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • Look behind objects for clues
  • Build your monster collection
  • Replay quests for new rewards
  • Fascinating monster-themed settings
  • 3D visual effects and animation
Features
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...For centuries, our secret order has been guarding the frontier between the realms of good and evil. Follower! The hunt for monsters has begun. Find and capture each of them! The werewolf and the ghost, the mummy and the forest spirit are just the first in the line of targets. Figuring out the clues in a mysterious castle, an enchanted forest or a witch's lair will be a great challenge! Colorful 360 degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes - Look behind objects! Your clues may be hidden there. - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Fascinating settings reflecting the nature and habits of monsters, unexpected discoveries and hidden clues are awaiting you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. To capture the monster you need a gold chain. This time the monsters will not escape from you! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Time Gap4 screens
Monsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Gap at every 2 months against Monsters's every 14 months. Monsters's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1.2K). On price, review sentiment, 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 Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monsters holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 83% of Monsters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Monsters every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Time Gap versus Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime GapMonsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB154 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Time Gap

All ratings1,246 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Monsters

All ratings3,914 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.7%

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

Monsters

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great game
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 🎵 Cool soundtrack
  • 🤩 Engaging story and concept

Room to improve

  • 🌙 Some areas too dark
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

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

Monsters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to click on hints
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to contact support
  • Pause button
  • Tutorial for new players

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
5 purchases

Monsters

One-time5
  • Ads Free$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99

Questions

Is Time Gap free?
Time Gap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monsters free?
Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Monsters?
Monsters is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Monsters averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Time Gap or Monsters have ads?
Both Time Gap and Monsters show ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Monsters?
Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Monsters every 14 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monsters on October 23, 2026.

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