Hidden Through Time vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Hidden Through Time's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Hidden Through Time This App	June's Journey: Hidden Objects Nemesis	Find Out - Hidden Objects Contender	Seekers Notes: Hidden Objects Contender	Manor Matters: Adventure Game Contender	Adventure Escape Mysteries Peer	Tiny Room Story: Town Mystery Peer	Hidden Folks Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Rogueside NV	wooga	EYEWIND LIMITED	Mytona	Playrix	Haiku Games Co	Kiary Games Ltd	Adriaan de Jongh
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	998	323,988	26,082	94,786	214,225	19,893	10,901	12,414
Price	USD2.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$4.99
Release Date	Mar 12, 2020	Dec 23, 2021	Jan 7, 2020	Jul 30, 2015	Apr 28, 2020	Dec 21, 2018	Apr 7, 2021	Feb 15, 2017
Last Updated	Apr 22, 2024	Apr 15, 2026	Feb 5, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	Nov 19, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	negative	mixed	mixed	mixed	-	positive	-
Score	-	32/100	35/100	45/100	45/100	-	75/100	-
Praises	-	Engaging Narrative Relaxing Experience	Challenging puzzle mechanics provide a satisfying mental workout for casual players	Engaging Gameplay High-Quality Graphics	Absence of forced advertisements allows for uninterrupted and immersive gameplay sessions	-	Intricate puzzle design and narrative depth create a highly immersive experience for mystery enthusiasts	-
Complaints	-	Aggressive Monetization Technical Instability	Broken ad-removal purchase fails to eliminate forced advertisements for many users	Excessive Ads Technical Bugs and Crashes Loss of Progress	Forced transition from hidden object gameplay to match three mechanics alienates long-term players	-	Persistent loading screen hangs prevent game access for a segment of Android users post-update	-
Requests	-	-	Regular content updates to provide additional levels for long-term players	-	Optional toggle to prioritize hidden object gameplay over match three mechanics	-	Expanded content and additional story chapters requested by players who finished the current narrative	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Integrated level editor functions as a community-driven content moat Hand-drawn aesthetic provides a distinct visual identity	Strong 1920s thematic consistency Weekly episodic content updates Deep social integration via Detective Clubs	Artist submission portal reduces content production costs Offline play maintains retention in low-connectivity segments Diverse thematic packs sustain long-term engagement	10-year content library and established lore Unique multi-genre puzzle integration (Match-3 + HO) Strong social 'Guild' infrastructure	Cohesive mystery atmosphere drives initial engagement Renovation meta-loop provides long-term aesthetic goals Team-based card exchange creates community accountability	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity 3D rotation mechanic drives session length via hidden-clue discovery	-
Weaknesses	Premium-only model lacks recurring monetization Absence of social-guild mechanics limits viral growth	Frequent ad-related crashes Perceived pay-to-win progression balance Unresponsive customer support	Ad-removal purchase failure triggers high churn Unresponsive touch controls on mobile devices Frequent crashes during loading screens	Critical technical bugs causing progress loss Aggressive ad frequency (30s ads per 90s play) App crashes and loading screen failures in recent versions	Forced match-3 pivot alienates hidden-object purists Technical instability post-update causes black screens Aggressive difficulty spikes create pay-to-win perception	-	Persistent loading screen hangs on Android post-update No cloud-save functionality despite high user demand 0.05★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms	-
Pricing	paid	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	paid
Momentum	Zombie	Active	Maintenance	Active	Active	Active	Maintenance	Steady
Update Cadence	5 versions	3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	2 versions, ~33d avg	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~207d avg	5 versions

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