# Mind Thief vs Time Control!

The clearest difference is rating: Mind Thief at 5.0 against Time Control!'s 3.8. Mind Thief also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Time Control!'s advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mind Thief holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Control! has 406 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Thief | Time Control! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-thief/id1547212831/reviews)** | [3.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id1571306208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **406** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 138 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Core Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522668093) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-thief/id1547212831)

Engage in a unique mind-bending experience where you control and destroy targets with your imagination. This game features simple controls and impressive graphics for an engaging gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Expert brainwashing gameplay, Imaginative target destruction, Simple control scheme, Impressive graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Mind Thief free?

Mind Thief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time Control! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mind Thief or Time Control!?

Mind Thief is rated higher. Mind Thief averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Time Control! averages 3.8 from 406 ratings.

### Do Mind Thief or Time Control! have ads?

Time Control! shows ads; Mind Thief 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.*