Comparison

TIME LOCKER vs AIn't Real

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

Head to head
About

TIME LOCKER

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
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"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

About

AIn't Real

Test your ability to distinguish between real photographs and AI-generated images. Compete with friends in party mode, hone your skills in solo play, or tackle the ultimate challenge in marathon mode. Fast-paced rounds and bonus points keep the excitement high.

Highlights
  • Distinguish real vs. AI images
  • Party mode for 2-8 players
  • Classic solo practice mode
  • Marathon challenge mode
  • Fast-paced timed rounds
  • Speed, streak, and random bonuses
  • Offline solo play
Features
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Can you spot the fake? In AIn't Real, you'll see two images side-by-side. One is a real photograph, the other is AI-generated. Your mission: figure out which one AIn't Real! THREE GAME MODES • Party Mode (2-8 players) — Play with friends! Everyone guesses at once. Earn bonus points for speed, streaks, and lucky guesses. Perfect for game nights! • Classic Solo — Practice at your own pace. Sharpen your AI detection skills with no pressure. • Marathon — The ultimate challenge. 26 rounds, but one wrong answer ends your run. How far can you go? FAST-PACED FUN Each round gives you just seconds to decide. Trust your instincts. Is that sunset a bit too perfect? Does that smile look slightly off? The clock is ticking! COMPETE & CLIMB • Speed bonuses reward quick thinking • Streak bonuses for consecutive correct answers • Random bonuses keep every game exciting • See how you stack up against friends POWERED BY REAL AI Our image pairs feature genuine stock photos alongside AI-generated recreations. As AI gets better, can you keep up? FEATURES • Instant multiplayer with 4-letter game codes • QR code sharing for quick party setup • Beautiful dark theme • Sound effects and haptic feedback • Works offline for solo play Whether you're testing your eye for detail, hosting a party game night, or just curious about AI image generation, AIn't Real is your new favorite challenge.

Screenshots

TIME LOCKER4 screens
AIn't Real4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AIn't Real at every 4 days against TIME LOCKER's every 2 months. AIn't Real also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TIME LOCKER's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. TIME LOCKER sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and AIn't Real sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIn't Real holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME LOCKER has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIME LOCKER ships an update every 2 months, AIn't Real every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TIME LOCKER versus AIn't Real: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME LOCKERAIn't Real
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (346 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings346 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developersotaro otsukaUpstream Partners, LLC

Customer experience

TIME LOCKER

All ratings346 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%

AIn't Real

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TIME LOCKER

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

AIn't Real

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TIME LOCKER

One-time8
  • PANDA$0.99
  • GREEN MARKER$0.99
  • GORI WRAP$0.99
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  • TORTOISE$0.99
  • PENGUIN$0.99
  • HUSKY$0.99
  • ALLO SAURUS$0.99
  • BIG COIN$2.99
1 purchases

AIn't Real

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is TIME LOCKER free?
TIME LOCKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AIn't Real free?
AIn't Real is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TIME LOCKER or AIn't Real?
AIn't Real is rated higher. TIME LOCKER averages 4.7 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while AIn't Real averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TIME LOCKER or AIn't Real have ads?
Both TIME LOCKER and AIn't Real show ads.
Which is updated more often, TIME LOCKER or AIn't Real?
TIME LOCKER ships an update every 2 months, and AIn't Real every 4 days. Most recently, TIME LOCKER was updated on November 2, 2026 and AIn't Real on October 31, 2026.

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