# TIME LOCKER vs Pause the Scene

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIME LOCKER at 86% against Pause the Scene's 8%. TIME LOCKER also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (346 vs 39). Pause the Scene's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TIME LOCKER sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Pause the Scene asks for nothing beyond the download.

TIME LOCKER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME LOCKER has 346 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of TIME LOCKER's written reviews are positive against 8% of Pause the Scene's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIME LOCKER | Pause the Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553/reviews)** | [1.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-the-scene/id1560829159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552) | [BooBoo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527042659) |

## What reviewers say

### TIME LOCKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553)

Control the flow of time with a single touch in this minimalist shooter. Slow down time by moving cautiously, or speed it up with aggressive maneuvers. Outmaneuver relentless enemies and upgrade your abilities to achieve a high score.

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| BIG COIN | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Pause the Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-the-scene/id1560829159)

Become a hero by freezing time at critical moments to prevent disasters. You can also use this power for lighthearted pranks. Explore unique levels and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Time freezing mechanic, Prevent dangerous incidents, Play pranks, Unique level designs, Multiple situations, Awesome rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIME LOCKER free?

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

### Is Pause the Scene free?

Pause the Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TIME LOCKER or Pause the Scene?

TIME LOCKER is rated higher. TIME LOCKER averages 4.7 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Pause the Scene averages 1.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do TIME LOCKER or Pause the Scene have ads?

TIME LOCKER shows ads; Pause the Scene does not.

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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.*