# Time Gap vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Gap at every 2 months against Hidden Objects's every 12 months. Hidden Objects's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Gap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Objects's.

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Objects every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-island/id1377903677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 157 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-island/id1377903677)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to unravel the ancient mystery of the Phaistos Disc on the island of Crete. Explore stunning locations, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets from lost civilizations. This game offers a complete, free experience with optional tools available.

**Highlights:** Explore 40+ stunning 360° panoramic scenes, Solve intriguing puzzles, Uncover secrets of the Phaistos Disc, Collect unique artifacts, Experience a gripping storyline, Discover picturesque locations on Crete

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Objects : Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting game
- 👍 Great challenge
- 👍 Clever
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Gorgeous graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitch - cannot move bag with letters
- 🐛 Some items are impossible to find
- 🐛 Locations have disappeared and cannot be accessed
- 🐛 Items suddenly appear where they were not previously
- 🐛 Repetitive - same scenes and objects

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch - cannot move bag with letters
- Locations have disappeared and cannot be accessed
- Items suddenly appear where they were not previously

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off music
- More cities/locations to explore


## 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?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 2.9K 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 12 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 18, 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.*