# Hidden Object Games vs Time Crimes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Crimes at 71% against Hidden Object Games's 0%. Time Crimes also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (436 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Games sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Time Crimes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Crimes holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Crimes has 436 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Object Games's written reviews are positive against 71% of Time Crimes's.

Hidden Object Games ships an update every 2 months, Time Crimes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Games | Time Crimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games/id871036242/reviews) | **[4.1 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-crimes-hidden-objects/id1061423360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-games/id871036242)

Engage in a timed challenge to locate 10 objects by name within visually rich scenes. Each incorrect click deducts from your score and the remaining time. Compete with others and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Find 10 objects by name, Timed gameplay with score penalties, Unlimited levels, Exciting locations, Hint system, Game Center challenges, Social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack2 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack3 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack4 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack5 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack6 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy pack10 all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| buy everything  ( pack 1 to 10 + 700 crystals) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Time Crimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-crimes-hidden-objects/id1061423360)

Embark on a time-traveling mystery adventure to find hidden objects and prevent a criminal from altering history. Explore beautifully hand-drawn scenes across different eras, collect treasures, and solve puzzles with a team of detectives. New content is released regularly.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries, Beautiful hand-drawn scenes, Engaging storyline, New episodes released regularly, Find the differences, Collect rare treasures, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Energy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max Energy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 64500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magic Key | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 999 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Interesting
- 👍 Challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes/glitches
- 🔋 Slow energy regeneration
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Freezes during gameplay
- In-app purchases not working
- Connectivity issues
- Taps not registering

**Requested features**

- More time travel locations
- Ability to save progress/level upgrades
- Faster energy regeneration
- More mini-games
- Ability to request items from friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Games free?

Hidden Object Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Crimes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object Games or Time Crimes?

Time Crimes is rated higher. Hidden Object Games averages 2.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Time Crimes averages 4.1 from 436 ratings.

### Do Hidden Object Games or Time Crimes have ads?

Both Hidden Object Games and Time Crimes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object Games or Time Crimes?

Hidden Object Games ships an update every 2 months, and Time Crimes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Object Games was updated on October 5, 2026 and Time Crimes on October 7, 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.*