# Forest Island vs Time

The clearest difference is ads: Time at none against Forest Island's shown. Time also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Forest Island's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Island sells 43 one-off in-app purchases and Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Island has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Forest Island ships an update every 10 days, Time every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Island | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 605 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) | [avneet sandhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426007) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 types of animals and birds, Restore island by clearing pollution, Grow diverse natural habitats, Relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds, Idle gameplay with continuous growth, Welcome gift for new users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery of Snowflake Landmark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Coin(S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog in your Pocket! New Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ad skip coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Animal Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Duck in your Pocket! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swan Package - Coupon Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fluffy Snow Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rudolph Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Penguin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Axolotl in your Pocket! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Wolf Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Black Rabbit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Deer Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Turtle Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Orca package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glasses Bear Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humpback Whale Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Limited Animals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Guinea Pig Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Animal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Limited Animal Pack 3A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Foggy Isle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Island: Snowflake Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larga Seal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coconut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blackfooted Albatross Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Red Paper Boat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
- 🎁 Generous rewards and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost in-app purchases
- Inability to complete certain quests or tasks
- Inconsistent or malfunctioning game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to name or interact with animals
- More diverse and unique animal habitats
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression
- Improved camera functionality for photos
- Offline mode or reduced battery consumption


### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513)

Navigate a neon-lit void, dodging shifting walls and collecting gems in this skill-based arcade challenge. Control time to slow down the action for precision maneuvers, but be mindful of energy depletion. Recover from mistakes with a unique grace period that offers a chance to reset and continue your run.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade gameplay, Time-bending mechanics, Gem collection for score and energy, Grace period for recovery, Customizable visual effects, One-touch controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pause | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest Island free?

Forest Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forest Island or Time?

Time is rated higher. Forest Island averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Forest Island or Time have ads?

Forest Island shows ads; Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forest Island or Time?

Forest Island ships an update every 10 days, and Time every 9 months. Most recently, Forest Island was updated on October 24, 2026 and Time on October 11, 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.*