# The Timeline Game vs TimeGuessr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeGuessr at 78% against The Timeline Game's 0%. TimeGuessr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 14). The Timeline Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Timeline Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeGuessr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGuessr has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Timeline Game's written reviews are positive against 78% of TimeGuessr's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Timeline Game | TimeGuessr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-timeline-game/id1502237831/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 50 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Javier Hernandez Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358291254) | [TIMEGUESSR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810912317) |

## What reviewers say

### The Timeline Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-timeline-game/id1502237831)

A fun and educational game where you sort historical events and inventions into chronological timelines. Drag and drop cards to their correct years across ancient, medieval, and modern history to learn while playing.

**Highlights:** Sort historical events, Create chronological timelines, Drag and drop gameplay, Ancient, medieval, and modern history epochs, Achievement system, Learn while playing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeGuessr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Test your knowledge of history and geography by guessing the time and location of historical photographs. Compete with friends and players worldwide in daily challenges and climb the leaderboards. It's an addictive journey through time and place.

**Highlights:** Guess historical photo locations, Determine historical photo dates, Daily competitive game mode, Challenge friends, Global leaderboards, Create custom rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly TimeGuessr Ad Free | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual TimeGuessr Ad Free | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance on mobile
- 👍 Ideal way to play on iPhone
- 🚀 Awesome port to mobile
- 👍 Love the game
- 👍 Amazing app, better than browser version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Next button not formatted correctly
- 🐛 Lack of satellite map option like on browser
- 🐛 Can't go back to main menu without closing and reopening

**Reported bugs**

- Sometimes game doesn't load properly, just shows a white screen
- Doesn't save progress if you close and reopen the app during a game

**Requested features**

- Add score sharing function
- Add ability to view past game scores and breakdowns
- Add option to start a game with a friend/timer
- Add ability to zoom in further on map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Timeline Game free?

The Timeline Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeGuessr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Timeline Game or TimeGuessr?

TimeGuessr is rated higher. The Timeline Game averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TimeGuessr averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do The Timeline Game or TimeGuessr have ads?

TimeGuessr shows ads; The Timeline Game 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.*