Comparison

Time Gap vs Enigma Express

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

Enigma Express

Embark on a global detective adventure to find hidden objects, collect clues, and solve thrilling mysteries. Partner with renowned detectives, travel to exotic locations, and unravel international crime sprees. Challenge friends and climb the leaderboards in this immersive hidden object game.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects
  • Collect clues
  • Solve mysteries
  • Travel the world
  • Compete with friends
  • New levels and missions
Features
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Now with BRAND NEW LEVELS! Introducing the first of five brand new content updates, adding a new side mission to the story and setting the scene for two new maps leading to a major new mystery! Back by popular demand! Find the hidden objects, collect the clues and crack open the case. Invite and challenge your friends on a hidden object adventure around the world! Discover intrigue, villainy and mystery in a grand adventure that will transport you back to a period of decadence and disaster... Investigating a suspicious bank robbery has landed you front and centre of an international crime spree. 8 mysterious objects have been stolen from a safe deposit box while all the money remains intact, and you're hot on the trail of the culprits. As a rookie at the Blue Toad detective agency, you are joining renowned detective Hannah Dakota on the case of a lifetime. Together you'll travel the world visiting stunning locations and challenging your sleuthing skills as you put an end to this wild goose chase in a hidden object mystery you'll never forget! *YOU'LL HAVE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ON THE ENIGMA EXPRESS* BE THE DETECTIVE Learn from the best as you pair up with super heroine detective Hannah Dakota to spot hidden objects, find all the clues and catch the culprit before it's too late! UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY Investigate crime scenes to discover the truth that links 8 strange stolen objects to a series of mysterious heists and murders TRAVEL THE WORLD Solve crimes in stunning locations all around the world from the vibrant vineyards of France, to the picturesque pavilions of Italy, the sun drenched desert oasis of exotic Morocco and more PLAY ALONG From faithful companion, Watson the dog, to crooked crime boss, Five Fingers, play along with dozens of colourful characters brought to life with thrilling dialogue and voice acting COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Become the very best detective on the leaderboard! Share your scores with friends and invite them to play along by connecting your game to Facebook or Twitter Join over 4.5 million players worldwide! Play through a challenging and engrossing mystery on the Enigma Express. Travelling the world with your crack team of detectives Hannah and Watson, rediscovering old friends, saving lives and most importantly, uncovering a criminal conspiracy the likes of which has never been seen! Get swept away on this whirlwind adventure! Have questions or problems? We would love to hear from you! You can contact us at: http://bit.ly/EnigmaExpress You can follow us on social media for all the latest updates and information! Like us on: facebook.com/EnigmaExpress Follow us on: twitter.com/ExpressEngima

Screenshots

Time Gap4 screens
Enigma Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma Express at none against Time Gap's shown. Enigma Express also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Enigma Express sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Enigma Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 804 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Time Gap's written reviews are positive against 88% of Enigma Express's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, Enigma Express every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Time Gap versus Enigma Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime GapEnigma Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (804 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better804
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdVision Games Publishing LTD

Customer experience

Time Gap

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

Enigma Express

All ratings804 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,151 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.6%

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

Enigma Express

From 804 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great fun
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Amusing storyline and characters
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Unable to connect to server
  • 🔒 Inability to make purchases or watch ads
  • 🔒 Progress blocked without paying or connecting to social media
  • 🐛 Impossible challenges
  • 🐛 Objects too small or hard to see

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

Enigma Express

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Connectivity issues preventing access to features
  • Progression blocked due to unresolvable challenges

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and destinations to explore
  • Ability to restart or replay the game from the beginning
  • Option to disable social media integration
  • Improved energy/coin system to allow more continuous play

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
6 purchases

Enigma Express

One-time6
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Removal of Adverts$1.99
  • Sack of Coins$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99
  • Carriage of Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Time Gap free?
Time Gap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enigma Express free?
Enigma Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Gap or Enigma Express?
Enigma Express is rated higher. Time Gap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Enigma Express averages 4.6 from 804 ratings.
Do Time Gap or Enigma Express have ads?
Time Gap shows ads; Enigma Express does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Gap or Enigma Express?
Time Gap ships an update every 2 months, and Enigma Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Gap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Enigma Express on September 29, 2026.

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