# Save the Koala vs Talking Tom Time Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Tom Time Rush at 4.4 against Save the Koala's 3.5. Talking Tom Time Rush also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Save the Koala's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Koala sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Time Rush sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Tom Time Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Time Rush has 16K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Save the Koala's written reviews are positive against 76% of Talking Tom Time Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Save the Koala ships an update monthly, Talking Tom Time Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Koala | Talking Tom Time Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849/reviews) | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeosZone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521458851) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849)

Embark on an exciting adventure to save koalas by jumping, flipping, and dodging obstacles. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with power-ups, daily challenges, and weekly tournaments. Play online or offline in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Jump and flip mechanics, Power-ups and boosts, Daily challenges with rewards, Weekly tournaments, Online and offline play, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hat winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat magician | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat graduate | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat witch | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat flower | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat wizard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lizard hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat spy | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat santa | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10k Bag | $4.99 | one-time |


### Talking Tom Time Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726)

Embark on an epic chase through magical worlds with beloved characters. Jump, explore unique paths, and recover stolen crystals from mischievous villains. Utilize special vehicles and power-ups to boost your adventure.

**Highlights:** Run through extraordinary worlds, Explore side paths and surprises, Use special vehicles, Boost with supersonic power-ups, Collect new outfits, All friends unlocked

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dino Egg Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate’s Chest Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Traveler Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and worlds
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited number of worlds/levels
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ramps causing unexpected collisions
- Spinning wheel getting stuck on the same spot
- Inability to connect to Game Center

**Requested features**

- More worlds and levels to explore
- Ability to choose character gender
- Improved controls and movement options
- Reduced in-app purchases and ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Koala free?

Save the Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Tom Time Rush free?

Talking Tom Time Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Koala or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Talking Tom Time Rush is rated higher. Save the Koala averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Talking Tom Time Rush averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do Save the Koala or Talking Tom Time Rush have ads?

Talking Tom Time Rush shows ads; Save the Koala does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Koala or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Save the Koala ships an update monthly, and Talking Tom Time Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Save the Koala was updated on August 8, 2026 and Talking Tom Time Rush on September 27, 2026.

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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.*