Time Control! vs Agent Grapple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Control!
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.
- Control time-line
- Go to the past
- Go to the future
- Dodge obstacles
- Puzzle-platformer gameplay
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Control the time-line to go in the past or the future and dodge obstacles!
Agent Grapple
Control a ragdoll agent with plunger-hands to swing and grapple through challenging levels. Master physics-based movement, overcome obstacles, and customize your agent's appearance. An action-packed adventure awaits.
- Plunger grappling mechanics
- Physics-based movement
- Level navigation and obstacle avoidance
- Character and plunger customization
- Intuitive touchscreen controls
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Embark on an exhilarating adventure in "Agent Grapple" – the ultimate physics-based game that puts you in control of a fearless ragdoll agent equipped with plungers on their hands. Get ready to experience a unique blend of action, strategy, and skill as you master the art of grappling and swinging through captivating levels. Swing into Action: Tap the screen to unleash your ragdoll's plunger-powered grapple, sending them soaring through the air. Navigate intricate obstacles, swing past dangers, and execute gravity-defying maneuvers to complete each level. Customize: Collect gems scattered throughout levels to unlock new plunger types and character skins allowing you to tailor your ragdoll's appearance. Intuitive Controls: Dive into the action with user-friendly controls designed for touchscreens. Tap, swing, and navigate with precision, immersing yourself in the addictive gameplay from the very first grapple. Get ready to swing, grapple, and conquer in Agent Grapple. Will you become the ultimate ragdoll agent, mastering the art of swinging, or will you falter in the face of danger? The choice is yours. Download now and start your gripping adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Agent Grapple at 66% against Time Control!'s 22%. Agent Grapple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Agent Grapple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Agent Grapple has 13K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Time Control!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Agent Grapple's.
Time Control! ships an update every 3 months, Agent Grapple every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Control! | Agent Grapple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (406 ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | 65.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 406 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yso Corp | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Time Control!
Agent Grapple
User reviews
Time Control!
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay concept
- 🎨 Decent graphics quality
- ⚡ Surprisingly minimal ads for some users
- 💡 Interesting game concept with time travel theme
Room to improve
- 📺 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
Agent Grapple
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🕷️ Feels like Spider-Man
- 😊 Relaxing
- 💫 Good graphics
Room to improve
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Repetitive levels
Bugs and requests
Time Control!
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- Offline gameplay mode
- Improved art style and graphics
- Better gameplay mechanics and difficulty
- Reduce ad frequency significantly
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- No ads after every level
Agent Grapple
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screen goes black on level 7
- Laser detection issues
- Glitchy physics and character movement
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and obstacles
- Option to remove ads
- Improved combat mechanics
In-app purchases
Time Control!
No in-app purchases
Agent Grapple
No in-app purchases
