# TIME LOCKER - Shooter — You Stop Time Stops

> Minimalist shooter where player movement controls time speed against pursuing enemies. (iPhone/iPad app by sotaro otsuka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 336 App Store ratings · 389 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553/reviews.md

## What is TIME LOCKER?

"Freezes Time When You Stop Moving"
You can control the speed of time with only one finger!

Move slowly, and time slows down.
Move quickly, and it speeds up.
But the looming darkness behind you never stops.
You must keep going — sometimes with calm precision, sometimes with bold aggression.

Time Locker is a minimalist shooter.
Many foes will attack you, including animals, mammoths, soldiers, and even a giant T-Rex.
Control the speed of time and enhance your character and equipment without limit to get a high score.

- Runner-Up : App Store(JP) Best of 2016
- Grand prize : Indie Stream Award 2016
- 5STAR : Touch Arcade

## Key features

- Time control with one finger
- Minimalist shooter gameplay
- Enemy variety (animals, T-Rex)
- Character and equipment upgrades
- High score chasing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIG COIN | $2.99 | one-time |
| PANDA | $0.99 | one-time |
| GREEN MARKER | $0.99 | one-time |
| GORI WRAP | $0.99 | one-time |
| TORTOISE | $0.99 | one-time |
| PENGUIN | $0.99 | one-time |
| HUSKY | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALLO SAURUS | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TIME LOCKER?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative concept
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔁 Temporary character unlocks frustrate
- 🔍 Enemies can be hard to see

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Saved progress getting lost
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Permanent character unlocks
- Difficulty options or customization
- Expanded weapon and enemy variety
- Improved visibility and UI elements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 389)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553/reviews.md

### 5/5 — SUPER underrated game right here.

*2026-04-22, version 1.7.6*

This game is totally HOT…

### 3/5 — Why pay?

*2026-04-13, version 1.7.6*

So I unlocked these new pods but unlike the other pods I have to pay real money though thanks for making it 1$ but I guess it’s once for ones that I never need to replace but I would like to see it at least be 1k green tiles in future updates (I think allowing you to be able to pick which animal you want for each pod would be great instead of getting a random one)

### 4/5 — 楽しい

*2025-10-14, version 1.7.5*

だんだん自分の攻撃なのか相手の攻撃なのか分からなくなってきます。区別できたらなぁって思います。

### 5/5 — Too fun to be true

*2025-10-06, version 1.7.4*

This game so so good I can’t stop playing it! There’s nothing bad about it! Kinda funny when the boss comes cuz the music sounds like a garbage truck XD! I love the game everyone should play it

### 4/5 — コインが集まらない

*2025-09-24, version 1.7.4*

コインを獲得できる動画の箱に触れても再生されずに消えてしまいます。
それ以外は文句なしです。

### 4/5 — まあ面白い

*2025-09-20, version 1.7.4*

基本的には面白いですが、気になる点はありますね。エフェクトで敵の弾幕が見えなくてやられるとか、あとは後ろから暗闇が迫ってくるのはいらないと思います。そしてオレンジのヘリが強すぎます。

### 5/5 — 最高

*2025-07-02, version 1.7.4*

ストレス解消に最適です！！！！

### 4/5 — シンプル

*2025-06-26, version 1.7.4*

広告が無くサウンドも静かで、やり方もシンプルです。装備を入手しながら敵を倒していくのは爽快感があり楽しいです。が、黒いモノが背後から迫ってくるし、四方八方から複数の大型ボスや戦車に囲まれたりする地点があったりとエグいなと感じる時があります。笑

### 5/5 — yes

*2025-06-21, version 1.7.4*

awesome sauce

### 5/5 — 楽しい！

*2025-05-13, version 1.7.4*

あまりゲームなどは好まないのですが、このゲームは無心でつい遊んでしまいます。

ひとつ思うところがあるのは、最近になって再挑戦やコインを貰う時の広告ボタンが、押しても再生されないことが増えており、非常に困っております。
何が原因かは分からないのですが、なにか対応していただけると幸いです。

## Frequently asked questions about TIME LOCKER

### What is Time Locker?

Time Locker is a minimalist shooter game where you control the speed of time by moving. Slow down time by moving slowly and speed it up by moving quickly. The goal is to survive against various enemies and achieve a high score.

### How do I control time in the game?

You control the speed of time with a single finger. Moving slowly will slow down the game's time, allowing for precise actions. Moving quickly will speed up time, enabling aggressive maneuvers.

### What kind of enemies will I face?

You will encounter a diverse range of enemies, including animals, mammoths, soldiers, and even a giant T-Rex. The game challenges you to adapt your strategy to different threats.

### Can I upgrade my character or equipment?

Yes, the game allows you to enhance your character and equipment without limit. These upgrades are crucial for improving your performance and achieving higher scores.

### Is Time Locker free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It also includes optional in-app purchases and advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.6 — 2025-12-02

Maintenance Update

### 1.7.5 — 2025-10-09

- Compatible with iOS 26 and the latest devices
- Fixed various bugs

### 1.7.4 — 2020-11-20

Support :  New iPhones

### 1.7.3 — 2018-09-30

Support :  New iPhones

### 1.7.2 — 2018-06-03

- Maintenance update
  - Update SDK
  - Bug fixes

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## More apps by sotaro otsuka

- [TIME LOCKER+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-plus/id1673684254)

All apps by sotaro otsuka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*