Comparison

Turn It On! vs Goetz

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

Head to head
About

Turn It On!

A puzzle game where players must decipher the mechanics of various black boxes. Use interactive elements like buttons and switches to understand machine behavior and time actions wisely. Compete for badges with quick solutions.

Highlights
  • Guess black box mechanics
  • Use buttons, switches, wheels, knobs
  • Recognize machine behavior
  • Time actions wisely
  • Compete for extra badges
  • Sharpen your mind
Features
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Turn It On! is a collection of black boxes, where your task is to guess the mechanics behind. According to the played setting, you will use buttons, switches, wheels, knobs, handles, cogs, a handful of meters, displays, etc. You will need to recognize the machine's behavior and time your action wisely. Besides sharpening your mind you can compete for extra badges with more rapid solutions!

About

Goetz

Engage in a challenging narrative puzzle adventure set in 15th century medieval Europe. Plan unit choreography to defeat enemies and uncover a captivating story through illustrated, voiced narrative pieces. Enjoy approximately 8 hours of unique content.

Highlights
  • Strategic unit choreography
  • Rewarding narrative pieces
  • Fully voiced by 12+ artists
  • 15th century medieval Europe setting
  • Detailed world map exploration
  • Approximately 8 hours of content
Features
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A Tough Nut to Crack Goetz is a challenging game. But if you have a soft spot for planning ahead and making your units help each other to create a choreography that will bring the enemies to their knees, Goetz is for you. Every Picture Tells a Story Each solved mission is accompanied by a rewarding narrative piece, lovingly illustrated and fully voiced by a cast of over 12 voice-over artists. These not only seamlessly tie into the gameplay, but will draw you into a captivating story of friendship and intrigue that never takes itself too seriously. A Thing of the Past A faithful rendering of a 15th century medieval Europe awaits you. Step by step uncover the detailed world map from clandestine woods to icy mountains, delve into the original music and unlock bonus missions off the beaten path. Only Time will Tell Goetz is not a casual experience. It is designed to accompany you on long train rides or give you a good time on a rainy evening. Let yourself sink into the puzzles and you will be rewarded with beautiful solutions and round about 8 hours of unique content.

Screenshots

Turn It On!4 screens
Goetz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Turn It On! and Goetz both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Turn It On!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's. Turn It On! also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Goetz's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Turn It On! costs $1.99 and Goetz $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Turn It On! against 5.0 for Goetz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Turn It On!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turn It On! ships an update every 2 months, Goetz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Turn It On! versus Goetz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurn It On!Goetz
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB650 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBalazs OszvaldSleepy Seed

Customer experience

Turn It On!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Goetz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Turn It On!

No in-app purchases

None

Goetz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Turn It On! free?
Turn It On! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goetz free?
Goetz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Turn It On! or Goetz?
Turn It On! and Goetz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Turn It On! or Goetz have ads?
Neither Turn It On! nor Goetz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Turn It On! or Goetz?
Turn It On! ships an update every 2 months, and Goetz fortnightly. Most recently, Turn It On! was updated on September 15, 2026 and Goetz on August 21, 2026.

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