# Midnight Castle vs Time Machine

The clearest difference is update cadence: Midnight Castle at every 2 months against Time Machine's every 5 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midnight Castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Time Machine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Midnight Castle against 4.5 for Time Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Midnight Castle's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's.

Midnight Castle ships an update every 2 months, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midnight Castle | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-castle-mystery-game/id815879892/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Midnight Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-castle-mystery-game/id815879892)

Embark on a dark mystery adventure within a magical castle. Solve hidden object puzzles, craft items, and uncover thrilling secrets. Play with friends and explore enchanting scenes filled with spooky characters.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Castle exploration, Item crafting, Social play with friends, Stunning visuals, Mini-games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clue of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Case of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moat of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moat of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mansion of Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mansion of Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ No pressure to play constantly
- 🆓 Free to play without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and scenes
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔍 Difficulty finding required items

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Inability to download or install updates
- Loss of progress or game data after updates
- Disappearing or non-functional in-game items

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new content
- Faster progression for free-to-play players
- Improved event scheduling and rewards
- Better optimization to reduce crashes


### Time Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across time. Solve mysteries, find objects, and restore disassembled items in vibrant, animated 3D environments. Replay scenes for new challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Spot the differences, Puzzles, Object restoration, Time travel exploration, Collectible rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of fun
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music
- 🧠 Good brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to see objects
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Missing/incorrect objects
- Glitches with certain features

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom functionality
- Customizable brightness/contrast
- Better instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midnight Castle free?

Midnight Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Machine free?

Time Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Midnight Castle or Time Machine?

Time Machine is rated higher. Midnight Castle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Time Machine averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Midnight Castle or Time Machine have ads?

Both Midnight Castle and Time Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Midnight Castle or Time Machine?

Midnight Castle ships an update every 2 months, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Midnight Castle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Time Machine on September 22, 2026.

---

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