AnomalyMatsuri vs TimeParadox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Anomaly finding gameplay
- Japanese summer festival setting
- Over 40 randomized anomalies
- Observation and memory challenges
- Offline play
- Brain training elements
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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.
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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | AnomalyMatsuri | TimeParadox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 269 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YU HIRATA | HIROKO KARINO |
In-app purchases
AnomalyMatsuri
No in-app purchases
TimeParadox
No in-app purchases
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