Comparison

AnomalyMatsuri vs TimeParadox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnomalyMatsuri

Explore a mysterious Japanese summer festival setting to find hidden anomalies. Observe your surroundings, make correct choices to light candles, and escape the loop. Features over 40 random anomalies and brain-training gameplay.

Highlights
  • Anomaly finding gameplay
  • Japanese summer festival setting
  • Over 40 randomized anomalies
  • Observation and memory challenges
  • Offline play
  • Brain training elements
Features
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Anomaly finding game on smartphone Part 2! This time the setting is a 'Matsuri'(Japanese summer festival)! [About this game] There is a rumor that people who enter an abandoned shrine located a little out of town disappear.... You visit such a mysterious shrine without knowing anything about it, and as you are about to leave the shrine, you can't believe your eyes. You will be surprised to find that the summer festival stalls that were not there when you came suddenly appear. [Rules] - First, observe and memorize the normal state of the shrine. - If you think that an anomaly is occurring, pass through the left torii gate, and if you think that it is not occurring, pass through the right torii gate. - Anomalies can occur in a variety of places. Food from food stalls, menu tags, among the trees, etc. - In this case, there is an anomaly that cannot be answered correctly only by passing through the left torii gate. Pay attention to the indications on the standing sign. It will tell you what you need to do. - If you pass through the torii, you will be looped back to the original place, but if you make the correct choice, the candles will be lit and you will be able to go back to the original place, when all the candles are lit, the exit will appear. [Features] - Simple and easy operation with only left/right movement and magnification by tapping the screen for easy operation on a smartphone.  (Even if you are not good at 3D games, you can still enjoy the game. (Even those who are not good at - - 3D games can play!) - The anomaly that occurs Over 40 types.  The game can be enjoyed over and over again as they occur at random. - The game automatically saves each area, so it can be played in a short time and interrupted at any time. - You can play offline, so it is recommended for killing time on the move or while waiting. - It is a game that requires good observation and memory, so it is also good for brain training. + Completely free of charge. + This game contains horror elements. Please be careful if you are not good at it. + We welcome you to play and distribute the game as long as you are aware of the range of decency. + We would be very happy to receive your review, feedback, and comments. [Video Distribution Guidelines] - All individuals and corporations are allowed to distribute videos without permission. - Monetization is only possible when using the functions provided by the video distribution site. - We would appreciate it if you could include the name of the game in the title of the video or streaming video, or include a link to the store page in the summary section.

About

TimeParadox

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概要(4,000字以内) 『TimeParadox - 猫の時空パトロール -』は、時代を超えて広がる不思議な世界で、隠されたアイテムを見つけ出す探索ゲームです。 プレイヤーは猫の時空パトロール隊となり、中世の猫市場、古代樹の秘密基地、からくり樹の図書館など、さまざまな時代と場所を巡ります。 ステージごとにランダムで配置されるアイテムを探し出し、観察力と集中力でクリアを目指します。 遊ぶたびに配置が変わるため、何度でも新鮮に楽しめます。 ゲームの特徴: ・かわいい猫たちと冒険する探し物ゲーム ・毎回変化するランダム配置 ・3つの個性的なステージ ・ヒント機能搭載で初心者も安心 ・シンプル操作で子どもから大人まで楽しめる あなたはすべての時空の謎を見つけられるかな? キーワード 猫, 探し物, 隠しアイテム, パズル, キッズゲーム, カジュアルゲーム, 時空, かわいい, ねこゲーム, 探索 これなら今のゲーム内容にかなり合ってる

Screenshots

AnomalyMatsuri4 screens
TimeParadox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeParadox at every 3 days against AnomalyMatsuri's every 5 months. AnomalyMatsuri's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnomalyMatsuri ships an update every 5 months, TimeParadox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AnomalyMatsuri versus TimeParadox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnomalyMatsuriTimeParadox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB52 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYU HIRATAHIROKO KARINO

In-app purchases

None

AnomalyMatsuri

No in-app purchases

None

TimeParadox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnomalyMatsuri free?
AnomalyMatsuri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeParadox free?
TimeParadox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnomalyMatsuri or TimeParadox have ads?
Both AnomalyMatsuri and TimeParadox show ads.
Which is updated more often, AnomalyMatsuri or TimeParadox?
AnomalyMatsuri ships an update every 5 months, and TimeParadox every 3 days. Most recently, AnomalyMatsuri was updated on October 30, 2026 and TimeParadox on October 3, 2026.

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