# Hidden Objects vs Time Crimes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Crimes at 71% against Hidden Objects's 14%. Time Crimes also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 8 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Crimes has 436 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 71% of Time Crimes's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, Time Crimes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Time Crimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-owl-mystery/id893132509/reviews) | **[4.1 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-crimes-hidden-objects/id1061423360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **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 Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-owl-mystery/id893132509)

Test your observation skills in this challenging hidden object game. Find all the hidden items across 10 mind-testing levels, with hints and a magnifier to assist you. Compete with friends and enjoy a free gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Find objects by name, 10 mind-testing levels, Free hints available, Magnifier for zoom, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all levels +700 crystals) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 1500 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 3000 crystals | $4.99 | 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 Objects free?

Hidden Objects 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 Objects or Time Crimes?

Time Crimes is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Time Crimes averages 4.1 from 436 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Time Crimes have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Time Crimes show ads.

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

Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, and Time Crimes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on June 1, 2026 and Time Crimes on September 6, 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.*