# Time Control! vs Hero Rescue 3D!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hero Rescue 3D! at 67% against Time Control!'s 22%. Hero Rescue 3D! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 406). Time Control!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero Rescue 3D! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Time Control! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hero Rescue 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Rescue 3D! has 2.1K 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 67% of Hero Rescue 3D!'s.

Time Control! ships an update every 3 months, Hero Rescue 3D! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Control! | Hero Rescue 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id1571306208/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-rescue-3d/id1597894547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Chengdu Huanqiu Shidai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468835945) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hero Rescue 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-rescue-3d/id1597894547)

Engage in an epic puzzle adventure where you must strategically select and utilize unique superpowers to rescue a princess. Manipulate objects, resize enemies, and freeze elements to overcome challenges and achieve your goal.

**Highlights:** Choose the right superpower, Movement power to move objects, Resize power for enemies and characters, Frozen power for water and characters, Solve puzzles to save the princess

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Control! free?

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

### Is Hero Rescue 3D! free?

Hero Rescue 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Control! or Hero Rescue 3D!?

Hero Rescue 3D! is rated higher. Time Control! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Hero Rescue 3D! averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Time Control! or Hero Rescue 3D! have ads?

Both Time Control! and Hero Rescue 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Control! or Hero Rescue 3D!?

Time Control! ships an update every 3 months, and Hero Rescue 3D! every 2 months. Most recently, Time Control! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hero Rescue 3D! on October 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.*