Comparison

Time Zero vs Self

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

Head to head
About

Time Zero

Defeat ghosts on screen using auto-firing weapons within a time limit. This casual game features various ghost types and powerful weapons that can be enhanced. Weekly giant ghost battles offer rewards.

Highlights
  • Automatic weapon firing
  • Character movement with fingertip
  • Variety of ghost types
  • Weapon enhancement system
  • Weekly giant ghost battles
  • Mystery Box rewards
Features
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This is a game where you defeat the ghosts on your screen within the given time using various weapons. Easy battle! Weapons fire automatially!! It is a casual game that can be enjoyed by young and old. Easily move your character around on your fingertip. ANYONE and EVERYONE can enjoy this game! Various types of ghosts! All of the ghosts from Shinbi Apt will be dispatched! You'll meet a variety of Shinbi Apartment ghosts through the game. Strong weapons! They help you get rid of multiple ghosts in one shot! Enhance your weapons to create powerful weapons. Giant ghosts! A terrifying giant ghost appears every week! Defeat giant ghosts and earn reward keys. Open the Mystery Box to get various rewards!

About

Self

Forge your destiny in this idle RPG by crafting powerful equipment and engaging in strategic battles. Your dedication, not luck, determines your success as you farm loot, master recipes, and grow your knight's strength. Assemble allies and embark on quests to prove your fighting prowess.

Highlights
  • Craft legendary weapons and armor
  • Farm epic loot through battles
  • Dynamic combat with 20 unique stats
  • Continuous growth even when offline
  • Embark on quests and conquests
  • Assemble attractive allies for battle
Features
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Self-Service Knights: Idle RPG - Embark on an exhilarating adventure in this action-packed idle RPG where your dedication shapes the battlefield! Cast aside reliance on mere luck; your time and strategic effort forge the mightiest equipment. Farm epic loot through thrilling battles, crafting legendary weapons and armor as you engage with dynamic combat powered by 20 unique stats. [Craft Your Epic Destiny] Time over luck! Discover rare materials and master recipes to create unparalleled equipment. Your dedication crafts your success. [Mastery Without the Price Tag] Here, your commitment is your currency. Dive into the fray, farm for your gear, and build an arsenal without spending a dime. [Prove Your Fighting Prowess] With your crafted gear, face off against formidable foes in electrifying battles. Test the strength of your creations and your strategic skills. [Continuous Growth] Your knight's journey doesn't pause; training and battling go on, even when you're away. Return to a stronger warrior, ready for more challenges. [Embark on Quests and Conquests] Explore quests for valuable items and coins across 8 stats. Accept the challenge to test your equipment and skills in the face of adversity. [Attractive Allies for Battle] Not just for show, your charismatic companions are both a visual treat and a tactical boon in battles. Choose your allies wisely to gain the upper hand. Self-Service Knights: Idle RPG invites you into a world where your strategic choices and dedication define your path. Forge your legend and assemble a team of charismatic companions for strategic advantage. Are you ready to embark on a journey where every decision, every battle, and every piece of gear tells the story of your unique knight? Your adventure awaits!

Screenshots

Time Zero4 screens
Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Self at 305 against Time Zero's 7. Self also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Time Zero's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Time Zero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Self sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Zero against 4.6 for Self. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self has 305 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Time Zero's written reviews are positive against 59% of Self's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, Self weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Zero versus Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime ZeroSelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.6 (305 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7305 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB309 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developer3F Factory Inc.cookapps

Customer experience

Time Zero

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Self

All ratings299 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative33.0%

Bugs and requests

Time Zero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Self

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Progress reset for some users
  • Suspended accounts with no explanation

Requested features

3 requests
  • More content and updates
  • Better explanation of in-game stats
  • Improved balancing for F2P players

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Time Zero

One-time10
  • Costume 6 (Scholar Outfit)$3.99
  • Value Package$3.99
  • Costume5 (Joseon Exorcist)$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Lightning Arrow Package$5.99
  • Piercing Package$5.99
  • Whirlwind Arrow Package$5.99
  • Summoning Package$5.99
  • Enhancement Package2$5.99
  • Returned Exorcist Package$11.99
  • Returned Demon Earl Package$11.99
10 purchases

Self

One-time10
  • Standard Pack 1$0.99
  • Daily Smithing Pass$0.99
  • Standard Pack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Package$1.99
  • Standard Pack 5$4.99
  • Brooon Package$4.99
  • Ad free Package$7.99
  • Hood Package$7.99
  • Standard Pack 10$9.99
  • Standard Pack 18$17.99

Questions

Is Time Zero free?
Time Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Zero or Self?
Self is rated higher. Time Zero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Self averages 4.6 from 305 ratings.
Do Time Zero or Self have ads?
Neither Time Zero nor Self shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Zero or Self?
Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, and Self weekly. Most recently, Time Zero was updated on November 3, 2026 and Self on October 30, 2026.

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