# Time Gap vs Monsters

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Gap | Monsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **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


### Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Some areas too dark
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on hints
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to contact support
- Pause button
- Tutorial for new players


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