Comparison

Rotator Lite vs The Past Within

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rotator Lite

Features
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Click to rotate four numbers Arrange into numerical order All games are solvable The lite version does not support leaderboards and is limited to a 60 second timer

About

The Past Within

Embark on a cooperative point-and-click adventure where players explore different time periods and dimensions. Work with a friend, communicating what you see to solve intricate puzzles and uncover mysteries. This unique experience requires both players to own the game and communicate externally.

Highlights
  • Co-op only gameplay
  • Explore past and future
  • Solve puzzles together
  • Two distinct perspectives (2D/3D)
  • Cross-platform play
  • Replayable with new solutions
Features
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Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet or computer), as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord server! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives! The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. Features: ▪ A co-op experience Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion! ▪ Two worlds - Two perspectives Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe! ▪ Cross-platform As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: Mac, PC and Nintendo Switch! ▪ Playtime & Replayability The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

Screenshots

Rotator Lite4 screens
The Past Within4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rotator Lite at Free against The Past Within's $2.99. Rotator Lite also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). The Past Within's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rotator Lite is free to download; The Past Within costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rotator Lite ships an update daily, The Past Within every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Rotator Lite versus The Past Within: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotator LiteThe Past Within
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.9 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.4K — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB379 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul ScottRusty Lake

Bugs and requests

Rotator Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Past Within

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No sound in the game
  • Crashes after Chapter 1 title screen
  • Downloading issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More chapters/levels
  • Single-player mode option
  • Ability to switch roles/perspectives
  • Online/remote co-op functionality

In-app purchases

None

Rotator Lite

No in-app purchases

None

The Past Within

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rotator Lite free?
Rotator Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Past Within free?
The Past Within costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rotator Lite or The Past Within have ads?
Neither Rotator Lite nor The Past Within shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rotator Lite or The Past Within?
Rotator Lite ships an update daily, and The Past Within every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rotator Lite was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Past Within on October 31, 2026.

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