# John Allen's Timesaver Lite — user reviews

> 19 indexed App Store user reviews of John Allen's Timesaver Lite by Scott Lagaly, rated 4.80/5 from 91 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-allens-timesaver-lite/id1162009059/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-allens-timesaver-lite/id1162009059.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 80 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Newest reviews (5 of 19)

### 5/5 — Good app

*2018-03-03*

This is not perfect.   But is as close as you are going to get with out buying your own locomotive and cars.   Touche

### 5/5 — Great Railroading Game

*2018-02-07, version 1.0.4*

Problem solving exercise. Loved it. Great for railroad fans like me.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2018-02-05*

This app is a lot of fun. Took awhile to get to expert stage but much more fun in this stage as you control all aspects of the train and its movements. Also more cars to switch in the the towns as you progress upward.

### 5/5 — Fun app for free time

*2018-02-03, version 1.0.4*

The app is a lot of fun and challenging to figure out each “Job” then increase the challenge to try do each one faster and more efficiently.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2018-01-11*

A John Allen classic, easy to use app, have to think several steps ahead just like it was designed by John.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Does not work with iPad Pro

*2019-02-17*

Format does not fit iPad Pro 10.5 inch

**Developer response:** I am sorry that you are having trouble with the app.  I have not been able to find any issues with the 10.5" iPad Pro.  Can you contact me via the tech support page at http://www.scottlagaly.com/Timesaver/support/ and describe the problem you are having?  Thank you.

### 2/5 — JOhn Allen's Timesaver

*2017-02-15*

Fun Simulation.
Touch screen functions are not accurate.
A lot of time wasted trying to command a move. Too many moves have to be corrected because of touch screen inaccuracy. Not worth upgrading.

### 4/5 — I wish you could actually control the loco

*2020-01-02*

This game is great, and one of the better shunting puzzles on the App Store. I would love to see an update where you can actually control the loco with forward/ backward and speed control. I think this would make the game even more engaging instead of waiting for the loco to make it’s way on its own.

**Developer response:** In the paid version of John Allen's Timesaver, once you reach Expert Level, it has this functionality.

### 4/5 — Good

*2018-04-18*

Good

### 5/5 — This game is actually very fun

*2024-01-01*

This railroad shunting game is actually pretty fun it is pretty easy to learn!

### 5/5 — Really fun game

*2023-08-09*

For anyone who likes trains an games this is a good device game to spend time on an there is some strategy to the switching actions.

### 5/5 — Bitter sweet

*2022-11-28*

I’m sad that it ended, but glad it happened.

I will like forward into buying the full version!

### 5/5 — Really fun!

*2022-08-02*

If you’re a train enthusiast this is a must have.

### 5/5 — Timesaver!

*2021-01-30*

Great time waster!
Awesome time killer...
Fun puzzle solver.

### 5/5 — Great fun

*2021-01-10*

Now I can "play with trains" wherever I am. Easy to learn. Hours of fun.

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Like It!

*2020-08-18*

This is a great train puzzle game. A real railroad would not switch like this. Who cares, it makes you think. Enjoy this game its fun!

### 5/5 — Unique puzzle game

*2019-10-06*

Timesaver is a fun, relaxing game. Moving train cars is a unique twist to a puzzle game. The train moves in “real” time, so it is advantageous to work out the most efficient route which tests your visual skills.

### 5/5 — Surprised how much I enjoyed

*2019-07-19*

Once you get a hang of how to issue the commands, the app is very enjoyable. I’m a model train hobbyist and I like solving problem, so this game was a great fit for me.

App is very well written and has some great logic built in. Works fine on my iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 12.3.1

### 5/5 — Timesaver

*2018-03-07*

Great fun!

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