# Hidden Objects Mystery Society vs Time Machine

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects Mystery Society at every 2 weeks against Time Machine's every 5 months. Hidden Objects Mystery Society also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 64%) and ratings volume (16K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Mystery Society sells 11 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 Hidden Objects Mystery Society against 4.5 for Time Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Hidden Objects Mystery Society's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Machine's.

Hidden Objects Mystery Society ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Mystery Society | Time Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-hidden-objects/id1468066239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Mystery Society

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465)

Embark on a detective adventure across Europe, finding hidden objects and solving mysteries. Explore vibrant cities, uncover clues, and climb the ranks of a secret society to become the ultimate detective. Enjoy various game modes and mini-games, even offline.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries and find hidden objects, Explore European cities, Hundreds of hidden objects per scene, Multiple game modes (Find the differences, Mirror, Night), Mini-games (Solitaire, Match 3), Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Set of Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Energy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Set of Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 31750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Set of Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good gameplay
- 🤔 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progress/energy regeneration
- 🛑 Frustrating glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases/ads
- 🤯 Confusing/lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes after watching ads
- Purchased items/rewards not received
- Inconsistent/unreliable video ads

**Requested features**

- Improve energy/progress system
- Fix video ad/freezing issues
- Provide better tutorials/instructions
- Reduce in-app purchase requirements


### 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 Hidden Objects Mystery Society free?

Hidden Objects Mystery Society 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, Hidden Objects Mystery Society or Time Machine?

Time Machine is rated higher. Hidden Objects Mystery Society averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Time Machine averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Mystery Society or Time Machine have ads?

Both Hidden Objects Mystery Society and Time Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Mystery Society or Time Machine?

Hidden Objects Mystery Society ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Mystery Society was updated on September 27, 2026 and Time Machine on September 22, 2026.

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