Comparison

Time Master Pocket Edition vs Methods2

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

Head to head
About

Time Master Pocket Edition

Embark on a puzzle-platforming adventure as a wizard seeking to rescue his sister. Manipulate time, solve challenges, and uncover a cinematic story filled with surprises and humor. Recover time fragments to overcome obstacles and defeat an evil sorcerer.

Highlights
  • Time manipulation mechanics
  • Cinematic story with voice acting
  • Puzzle-platforming gameplay
  • Time fragment collection
  • Character progression
  • Challenging trials
Features
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After the disappearance of his sister Sophia (which may or may not have been his fault), talented wizard Zeno vows to never take up his wizard’s staff again. That is until a mysterious voice promises that Zeno could get his sister back... he only needs to take on a challenge created by the Ancients. Time Master combines platforming and time manipulation wrapped up in a story told through cinematic cut scenes packed with surprises. Guide Zeno as he completes the Ancients’ trials to recover time fragments and defeat the evil wizard Lucix in this relaxing puzzle game. Experience a fully voice acted cinematic story that delivers surprises and laughs. Take on the challenge of the Ancients and master a wide variety of puzzle mechanics. Use Zeno’s ability to rewind time and collaborate with his past self to overcome obstacles. Recover time fragments by either unlocking trials and completing them in the order you choose or by perfecting previously completed trials. Oh, and help Zeno get his sister back that he “accidentally” banished.

About

Methods2

Engage in a detective visual novel where you investigate crime scenes and answer multiple-choice questions to solve mysteries. This installment continues a story of detectives competing for a prize while a spy attempts to sabotage their efforts.

Highlights
  • Interactive crime scene investigation
  • Multiple-choice puzzle solving
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Distinctive artwork
  • Original soundtrack
  • Detective competition theme
Features
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The second chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Previous Part: Methods: Detective Competition Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution. And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods2: Secrets and Death' being the second part, and containing Chapters 21-42. Story: One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals. The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime. At the end of the previous part, 'Detective Competition,' The Game Master decided to send a spy to infiltrate the group of detectives and impede their investigation. So, as an excellent spy— Will Mellie be able to stop T.A.D.S before they can find the Game Master? Find out in... Methods2: Secrets and Death Key features ■ Very Positive in Steam ■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes ■ Contains 20 Chapters ■ Original soundtrack ■ intriguing storyline ■ Distinctive artwork ■ Independent developer Twitter: Methods_Official Instagram: methodsvn https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

Screenshots

Time Master Pocket Edition4 screens
Methods24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Methods2 at 5.0 against Time Master Pocket Edition's 3.7. Methods2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Time Master Pocket Edition's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Time Master Pocket Edition costs $4.99 and Methods2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Methods2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Master Pocket Edition ships an update monthly, Methods2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Master Pocket Edition versus Methods2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Master Pocket EditionMethods2
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB665 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCrescent Moon GamesErabit Studios

Customer experience

Time Master Pocket Edition

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Methods2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Time Master Pocket Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Methods2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Master Pocket Edition free?
Time Master Pocket Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods2 free?
Methods2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Master Pocket Edition or Methods2?
Methods2 is rated higher. Time Master Pocket Edition averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Methods2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Time Master Pocket Edition or Methods2 have ads?
Neither Time Master Pocket Edition nor Methods2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Master Pocket Edition or Methods2?
Time Master Pocket Edition ships an update monthly, and Methods2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time Master Pocket Edition was updated on August 1, 2026 and Methods2 on July 16, 2026.

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