TIME LOCKER vs Arrow.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Arrow.
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Protect the core from incoming arrows! An action-packed defense game with simple controls! An exhilarating defense game where you shield yourself against wave after wave of arrows to keep the core safe. [Game Features] A variety of arrows: Keep things exciting with different mechanics, such as arrows that fly straight and others that teleport to the opposite side! Intuitive controls: Easily move your shield just by tapping and swiping the screen! Waves of incoming arrows: Defeat increasingly difficult waves and aim for a high score. Casual and quick to play: Perfect for jumping in and playing again and again during spare moments! Put your aim and decision-making skills to the test! Don't let the arrows get through... Download now and take on the challenge!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrow. at none against TIME LOCKER's 8. Arrow. also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). TIME LOCKER's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. TIME LOCKER sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Arrow. asks for nothing beyond the download.
TIME LOCKER ships an update every 2 months, Arrow. daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TIME LOCKER | Arrow. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (346 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 346 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sotaro otsuka | Yuto Shibuya |
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
Arrow.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TIME LOCKER
- 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
Arrow.
No in-app purchases
