Comparison

Timecrest vs Twist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timecrest

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where your choices shape the narrative. As a young mage, you'll explore a magical world, uncover plot twists, and make decisions that determine the fate of a realm threatened by destruction. Experience a rich story with an emotional soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Interactive chat story
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Fantasy adventure
  • Explore a magical world
  • Emotional custom soundtrack
  • Unlockable music tracks
Features
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*** Best Game & Developer of the Year, AppleVis Golden Apples *** *** Featured in Apple's App Store Best Of *** “An interesting story... Simple fun.” - The New York Times Timecrest is a young adult fantasy where you are the main character. A young mage named Ash contacts you frantically through a pocket watch connecting to your iPhone asking for your help. Ash’s world, Alyncia, is about to be destroyed by falling meteors, but you demonstrate the ability to save Ash’s world by turning back time. There isn’t long to celebrate as Ash is suddenly being hunted by someone who informs you that you’ve done the impossible–your use of time magic has broken the rules of magic. Whether you save the world or do something else, your journey will take you through wondrous places where you’ll meet people that will either become your friends or your enemies. The decision to experience this game is yours, but if you do adventure in Alyncia, it will be the journey of a lifetime. - MAKE YOUR CHOICE. Timecrest is a story where no path is the wrong one. Walk your own road and experience a satisfying story no matter what. - EXPLORE A MAGICAL WORLD. Timecrest pulls no punches with big emotional moments and plot twists across over 640,000 words. - EXPERIENCE FANTASY AND WONDER. Timecrest features an emotional custom soundtrack with 34 musical tracks to unlock. What people are saying about Timecrest: “The characters really do draw you in.” - Jamie Pauls “It's not just a survival, yes/no–binary choice thing. It's like you're watching actual characters, actual people, living actual lives.” - Alex Hall “Timecrest stands out.” - AFB, AccessWorld Magazine “Worth a look–even if you’re not a fan of interactive fiction–as this is the best one so far.” - RNIB Connect Radio

About

Twist

Engage with interactive stories where your decisions shape the narrative. Explore diverse genres from romance and fantasy to business tycoon simulations. Experience webcomics and novels brought to life with dynamic storylines and multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Interactive story choices
  • Webnovel and webcomic integration
  • Romance and love story adventures
  • Business and tycoon simulations
  • Dynamic storylines with multiple endings
  • Community features for readers
Features
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Dive into the world of "Twist: Interactive Novels," where your choices shape the story. This unique role-playing game blends the excitement of webnovels and webcomics with the thrill of interactive story games. Immerse Yourself in Diverse Stories: - Webnovel Wonders: Explore a library filled with captivating novels. Whether you love fantasy, mystery, or romance, our collection has it all. - Comics Come Alive: Experience your favorite webcomics in a new way. Each chapter is a journey where you're the hero. Love and Choices: - Love Story Adventures: Navigate through intricate love games. Choose your story in our interactive love chapters, where decisions impact the outcome. - Choices Matter: Every choice you make alters the path of your story. From casual encounters to critical decisions, your journey is unique. Business and Tycoon Elements: - Be a Business Mogul: Step into the shoes of a CEO, manage real estate empires, or run a bank in our business-themed stories. - Tycoon Challenges: From a money tycoon to a bank game, test your skills in our business and finance-related novels. - Idle Office Fun: Enjoy light-hearted idle office stories where you climb the corporate ladder to become a billionaire. Features: - Engaging Chapters: Each story game is filled with exciting chapters, offering a unique role-playing experience. - Dynamic Storylines: Your choices influence the direction and outcome of the story. Experience different endings based on your decisions. - Connect with Fellow Readers: Join a community of webnovel and webcomic enthusiasts. Share your story choices and discuss your favorite chapters. - Download "Twist: Interactive Novels" now and start your journey through a world of stories where you're in control. Will you find love, build a business empire, or embark on an epic adventure? The choice is yours! Subscription: Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. You can subscribe to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game or subscribe to access in-game banking plans for the duration of your subscription. The subscription is $49.99 yearly and $9.99 monthly, $4.99 weekly*. You'll be able to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using Hidden Lake: Interactive Games, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms

Screenshots

Timecrest4 screens
Twist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timecrest at none against Twist's shown. Timecrest also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (855 vs 45). Twist's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timecrest sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Twist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timecrest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecrest has 855 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Timecrest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Twist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecrest ships an update monthly, Twist every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timecrest versus Twist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecrestTwist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (855 ratings) — better4.4 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings855 — better45
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB137 MB
Age rating9++12
DeveloperSneaky Crab, Inc.Hidden Lake Games LLC

Customer experience

Timecrest

All ratings855 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.1%

Twist

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Timecrest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent save data across devices
  • Text overlapping/glitching issues
  • Relationship points not tracking properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to earn more time crystals in-game
  • More control and customization options
  • Expanded story and content updates
  • Improved save/load functionality

Twist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Timecrest

One-time12
  • 300 Time Crystals$0.99
  • 636 Time Crystals$1.99
  • Memory Oracle Starter Pack$2.99
Show 9 more
  • 1296 Time Crystals$3.99
  • One Time Welcome Pack$5.99
  • 2310 Time Crystals$6.99
  • 3330 Time Crystals$9.99
  • 6,330 Time Crystals$18.99
  • 6900 Time Crystals$19.99
  • 13,330 Time Crystals$39.99
  • 19,997 Time Crystals$59.99
  • 34479 Time Crystals$99.99
8 purchases

Twist

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Coins Pack$4.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$9.99
  • Big Coins Pack$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Very Big Coins Pack$39.99
  • Legendary Coins Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Timecrest free?
Timecrest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Twist free?
Twist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timecrest or Twist?
Timecrest is rated higher. Timecrest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 855 ratings, while Twist averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do Timecrest or Twist have ads?
Twist shows ads; Timecrest does not.
Which is updated more often, Timecrest or Twist?
Timecrest ships an update monthly, and Twist every 4 days. Most recently, Timecrest was updated on September 22, 2026 and Twist on September 11, 2026.

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