# Time Gap vs Mystery Spot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Gap | Mystery Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gap-hidden-objects/id661173158/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 177 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


### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


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