Comparison

Time Gap vs Mystery Spot

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

Mystery Spot

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

Highlights
  • Mystical story with secrets and puzzles
  • Explore unusual 360-degree locations
  • Find hidden objects and documents
  • Collect bonuses for speed
  • Replay quests for new rewards
  • Colorful scenery and 3D effects
Features
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Immerse yourself in a new mystical story full of secrets and puzzles! A severe storm and car accident force you to seek refuge in an abandoned Wax Museum. But an unknown force doesn’t let you leave it...  The marks of time and vandalism don’t hide the beauty and extraordinariness of the exhibits, but where did the burning torches and other signs of life come from? It’s up to you to reveal the terrible secret of the Wax Museum and defeat an ancient Evil! Colorful 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. 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. Game features: - Unusual locations - at many of them you can view 360 degrees or investigate an important section in detail. - Find different documents and follow the gripping story of the Museum! - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! 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
Mystery Spot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Spot at 4.6 against Time Gap's 4.3. Time Gap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 65%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Mystery Spot 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

Mystery Spot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 65% of Mystery Spot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Mystery Spot every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Gap versus Mystery Spot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime GapMystery Spot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K2.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB177 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Time Gap

All ratings1,247 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Mystery Spot

All ratings2,250 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%

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

Mystery Spot

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
  • 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
  • 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads to progress
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

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

Mystery Spot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches and crashes reported
  • Compatibility issues with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More rooms and content to explore
  • Increased gameplay speed

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

Mystery Spot

One-time5
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints$0.99
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$1.99
Show 2 more
  • GoldMaster Special$2.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$4.99

Questions

Is Time Gap free?
Time Gap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mystery Spot free?
Mystery Spot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Mystery Spot?
Mystery Spot is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mystery Spot averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Time Gap or Mystery Spot have ads?
Both Time Gap and Mystery Spot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Mystery Spot?
Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Mystery Spot every 7 months. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mystery Spot on September 22, 2026.

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