# Plug Head vs Time Control!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plug Head at 77% against Time Control!'s 22%. Plug Head also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (31K vs 406). Time Control!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plug Head sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Time Control! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plug Head holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plug Head has 31K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Plug Head's written reviews are positive against 22% of Time Control!'s.

Plug Head ships an update monthly, Time Control! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug Head | Time Control! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head/id1562862873/reviews)** | [3.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id1571306208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 21.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 240 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sunday.gg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536578423) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Plug Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head/id1562862873)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by plugging your head into various sockets. Avoid collisions and race to the finish line to collect rewards and customize your character. It's a fun and energetic experience.

**Highlights:** Plug into sockets, Avoid obstacles, Race to the finish, Collect rewards, Customize plug head

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing game
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Great for passing time
- 🏆 Easy to win
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating race levels
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Character stops running on level 43
- Other player keeps riding in car when race is done
- Color issues on certain levels
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer levels and more challenges
- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Reduce ads or make them optional


### 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 Plug Head free?

Plug Head 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, Plug Head or Time Control!?

Plug Head is rated higher. Plug Head averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Time Control! averages 3.8 from 406 ratings.

### Do Plug Head or Time Control! have ads?

Both Plug Head and Time Control! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plug Head or Time Control!?

Plug Head ships an update monthly, and Time Control! every 3 months. Most recently, Plug Head was updated on September 26, 2026 and Time Control! on September 20, 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.*