# Neon On! vs Time Control!

The clearest difference is rating: Neon On! at 4.7 against Time Control!'s 3.8. Neon On! also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 406) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Time Control!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon On! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Time Control! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neon On! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon On! has 39K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Neon On!'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Time Control!'s.

Neon On! ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Control! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon On! | Time Control! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-on/id1500267289/reviews)** | [3.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id1571306208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 21.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 269 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon On!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-on/id1500267289)

Untangle neon cables and connect them to light sources to create vibrant neon masterpieces. This electrifying puzzle game challenges your logic with increasingly complex knot-filled mazes. Think strategically to solve each level and reveal stunning neon art.

**Highlights:** Untangle neon cables, Connect to light sources, Create neon masterpieces, Solve knot-filled mazes, Increasingly difficult levels, Strategic puzzle solving

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Springy - Unique Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trucked - Unique Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure - Unique Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bubbly - Unique Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jeweled - Unique Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smokey - Unique Skin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🎨 Relaxing experience
- ⏱️ Fast loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy cable mechanics
- 🔌 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cables glitching off-screen
- Game freezing/crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to replay levels
- Option to remove ads
- Background customization


### Time Control!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id1571306208)

Manipulate the flow of time to navigate through challenging levels. Rewind or fast-forward to avoid obstacles and reach your goal. Experience a unique puzzle-platformer with time-bending mechanics.

**Highlights:** Control time-line, Go to the past, Go to the future, Dodge obstacles, Puzzle-platformer gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay concept
- 🎨 Decent graphics quality
- ⚡ Surprisingly minimal ads for some users
- 💡 Interesting game concept with time travel theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🌐 Requires internet connection for single-player game
- 🎯 Ads appear after every level or every few seconds
- 🎨 Poor art style and visual design
- 😴 Boring and repetitive gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game closes unexpectedly
- Visual glitch with character positioning after death
- Game lags during gameplay
- Game performance issues on public transport/offline areas

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- Offline gameplay mode
- Improved art style and graphics
- Better gameplay mechanics and difficulty
- Reduce ad frequency significantly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon On! free?

Neon On! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Control! free?

Time Control! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Neon On! or Time Control!?

Neon On! is rated higher. Neon On! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Time Control! averages 3.8 from 406 ratings.

### Do Neon On! or Time Control! have ads?

Both Neon On! and Time Control! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neon On! or Time Control!?

Neon On! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Control! every 3 months. Most recently, Neon On! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Time Control! on October 19, 2026.

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