# A Wise Use of Time — What if you could freeze time?

> Interactive text-based sci-fi novel about time manipulation and its consequences. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-wise-use-of-time/id1033659265 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-wise-use-of-time/id1033659265/reviews.md

## What is A Wise Use of Time?

With the power to freeze time, you can ransack a casino, rescue a celebrity, or cheat death itself!

"A Wise Use of Time" is a thrilling 260,000-word interactive sci-fi novel by Jim Dattilo, author of "Zombie Exodus," winner of the 2011 XYZZY "Special Recognition" award for interactive fiction. Your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

When you freeze time, no one can see you, hear you, or stop you, except, perhaps, a handful of mysterious time controllers like yourself. Every second you steal puts more stress on your body and mind.

Will you bring justice to the mobsters who run rampant in your city? Will you steal from them to provide for those in need? Will you share your power with friends and family? Will you destroy your own powers, or will your powers destroy you first?

• Play as male or female; gay, straight, or bisexual.
• Develop relationships with one of four main romantic options (or a secret one). Track your relationships and moral stats as they change.
• Level up your time-control powers, or nullify them to protect yourself and others.

## Key features

- Time-freezing superpower
- Branching narrative choices
- Character customization
- Relationship building
- Power progression system
- Moral stat tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-wise-use-of-time/id1033659265/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pretty enjoyable

*2020-08-30*

Good replay value and interesting characters.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-01-01*

I started this book awhile ago, and it lasted me awhile. You get to know the characters very well, but the best part is being in control, something that’s usually impossible when reading a book. The ending is sad and happy, but the book is totally worth your time. I’m probably going to reread it to see the other possible outcomes.

### 5/5 — Sequel

*2018-10-02*

I NEED A SEQUEL!!! I’ve read this and gone through it maybe 50 times and I love it each time I do. I’ve came to memorize lots of choices and I really want to see a sequel or even prequel to this. Pleaaase do me this favor!!!

### 5/5 — I’d love a sequel

*2018-06-05*

I frankly love this Choice of Game. It has everything I want and it delivers surprisingly well. I can’t quite describe why but it’s left me with a need for more of this character you play as.

### 5/5 — I loved it

*2017-06-23*

I read this book and was so sad to see the end. It had me hooked and it's something that really kept me reading. My conclusion on this is it is a great book I would recommend to everyone.

### 5/5 — Clever

*2017-06-05*

The greatest achievement of a text based game in my opinion, is its ability to get you invested in its story. This one does just that.

### 4/5 — Enjoyable so far

*2017-05-15*

I'm a few chapters in and the story's good so far. The writing's engaging, there's a lot of options for how you can direct the story and there are frequant choices rather then just walls of text. My only problem is that the app crashes quite a bit, though it's more of an annoyance then anything since it starts up quickly and you can continue from exactly where you left off.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-05-13*

Had an absolute blast playing this game. Would definitely recommend it to anybody that has a bit of free time on their hands

### 4/5 — Ending feels rushed, but ample gameplay

*2017-05-11*

This game is fun. Hands down. It's one of the longer choice games, but the story is more streamlined than some of the other games. The ending feels rushed and you can't really invest your time into decisions you would prefer, but it is still good and a game that is worth your time.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2016-07-23, version 1.0.3*

It was an amazing story to be a part of!

## Frequently asked questions about A Wise Use of Time

### What is 'A Wise Use of Time' about?

This is a 260,000-word interactive sci-fi novel where you play as a character with the ability to freeze time. Your choices will determine the story's outcome, allowing you to engage in various actions like confronting criminals, helping others, or dealing with the personal consequences of your powers.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a branching narrative driven by your choices, character customization (gender, orientation), relationship development with romantic options, and a system to level up or nullify your time-control powers. It also tracks your relationships and moral stats.

### Is this app free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain advertisements. There are also in-app purchases available, though the description does not specify what these purchases entail.

### What kind of device can I play this on?

This is a text-based game that relies on your imagination, without graphics or sound effects. It is designed to be played on mobile devices, as indicated by its presence on an app discovery platform.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Users can explore a thrilling sci-fi story, make moral decisions with significant consequences, develop complex relationships, and experiment with the concept of time manipulation. It's ideal for those who enjoy immersive storytelling and character-driven experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "A Wise Use of Time", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.6 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "A Wise Use of Time", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.5 — 2023-04-27

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "A Wise Use of Time", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.4 — 2021-10-25

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.3 — 2021-08-18

Updated screenshots and general app improvements.

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