# Timecrest vs Twist

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecrest | Twist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecrest/id1027546326/reviews)** | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-interactive-novels/id1614076540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **855** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Sneaky Crab, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003528254) | [Hidden Lake Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614076542) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecrest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecrest/id1027546326)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Time Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 636 Time Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Oracle Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1296 Time Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| One Time Welcome Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2310 Time Crystals | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3330 Time Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6,330 Time Crystals | $18.99 | one-time |
| 6900 Time Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 13,330 Time Crystals | $39.99 | one-time |
| 19,997 Time Crystals | $59.99 | one-time |
| 34479 Time Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic story and world-building
- 👍 Engaging and immersive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful music and soundtrack
- 🎯 Meaningful choices with impact
- 🙌 Excellent accessibility for blind/VI users

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Lengthy wait times between actions
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases for time crystals
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
- 🤔 Some predictable story elements

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Twist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-interactive-novels/id1614076540)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Small Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Very Big Coins Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*