# Timecrest vs Glimmer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glimmer at weekly against Timecrest's monthly. Glimmer also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 857). Timecrest's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timecrest sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Glimmer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timecrest against 4.7 for Glimmer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glimmer has 5.7K ratings behind it against 857, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Timecrest's written reviews are positive against 91% of Glimmer's.

Timecrest ships an update monthly, Glimmer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecrest | Glimmer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecrest/id1027546326/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-interactive-fanfics/id6746514946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 857 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 308 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sneaky Crab, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003528254) | [Glimmer Fics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817243818) |

## 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


### Glimmer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-interactive-fanfics/id6746514946)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Book, #140 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Engage with interactive fanfiction where you are the protagonist. Make choices to shape the narrative, explore various fandoms and original stories, and experience different genres and relationship tropes. Customize your character and discover multiple story paths and endings.

**Highlights:** Choose-Your-Own-Adventure stories, Character customization, Multiple story paths and endings, Customizable character responses, Track story playthroughs, Favorite stories and updates

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Turns | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Turns | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 + 5 Undos | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Turns | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75 + 15 Turns | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 + 30 Undos | $9.99 | one-time |
| 265 Turns | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 + 50 Turns | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 + 125 Turns | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750 + 350 Turns | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1500 + 800 Turns | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interactive stories
- 💡 Unique and creative writing
- 🚀 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with loading answers
- 💡 Need to sort stories by completed/ongoing

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with loading answers

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn more chances to read through watching ads
- Sort stories by completed or not


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecrest free?

Timecrest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glimmer free?

Glimmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timecrest or Glimmer?

Timecrest is rated higher. Timecrest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while Glimmer averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Timecrest or Glimmer have ads?

Neither Timecrest nor Glimmer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecrest or Glimmer?

Timecrest ships an update monthly, and Glimmer weekly. Most recently, Timecrest was updated on October 19, 2026 and Glimmer on October 21, 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.*