Comparison

TIME LOCKER+ vs SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

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

Head to head
About

TIME LOCKER+

Control the flow of time in this minimalist shooter. Slow down or speed up time with a single touch to evade enemies and enhance your abilities. Survive relentless waves of diverse foes in a race against a persistent threat.

Highlights
  • Control time speed with movement
  • Minimalist shooter gameplay
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Character and equipment enhancement
  • High score pursuit
Features
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"Freezes Time When You Stop Moving" You can control the speed of time with only one finger! Move slowly, and time slows down. Move quickly, and it speeds up. But the looming darkness behind you never stops. You must keep going — sometimes with calm precision, sometimes with bold aggression. Time Locker is a minimalist shooter. Many foes will attack you, including animals, mammoths, soldiers, and even a giant T-Rex. But you have one great advantage. Control the speed of time and enhance your character and equipment without limit to get a high score. [ Features of the Apple Arcade Version ] - Special characters only available in the Arcade version - New enemies will appear - Some weapons have been enhanced - Redesigned game difficulty

About

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

Experience an evolving shooter that transforms from retro to cutting-edge 3D. Unleash powerful attacks, switch between classic and bullet-hell styles, and enjoy over 160 stages. Features guest ships from classic shooters for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Evolving gameplay from retro to 3D
  • Classic and bullet-hell shooting styles
  • Burst counterattack system
  • Guest ships from classic shooters
  • Over 160 stages with replayability
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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The multi award-winning masterpiece is back, and more evolved than ever! Refreshing destruction! An unprecedented shooting evolution! Simple to pick up! Avoid enemy attacks and fight back with overwhelming firepower! Evolutionary exhilaration for all levels! A stress-free play experience! No advertising! No in-app purchases! No data collection! Play to evolve! It may look retro at a glance, but the game evolves into a cutting-edge 3D shooter the more you play! Evolution grants more and more powerful ships and superior systems to give players of all abilities the edge! ----------------------------- A few of the 100+ variations available: 1. Burst: exhilaration at its finest! When powered up to the highest level, players can unleash a powerful counterattack, called Burst, when their ship takes a hit! Destroy a boss with Burst to receive a bonus score, along with a special, spectacular destruction sequence! Aim for a high score and look great while doing it! 2. Unprecedented! Style Change: evolve stages on the fly! Changing style changes enemy attack patterns! Instantly switch to a bullet-hell shooter! All stages can be played in two styles: classic shooting style or bullet hell! Switch between the two styles any time and enjoy the game in your favourite style! Master the timing and chase the ultimate high score! The audio-visuals switch too, so mix it up like a VJ as you play! 3. Powerful ships appear one after another! Includes guest ships from classic TAITO shooters such as Darius, Night Striker, and Raystorm! Overwhelm the enemy with their awe-inspiringly powerful attacks! 4. And the stages have evolved too! Main Game: 36 stages Extra: 30 stages Challenge: 100 stages Challenge mode's stages change each time, offering infinite replayability! ----------------------------- More stages and ships planned with future updates: the fun keeps evolving! Stages, evolutions, enemies, and all other elements have been added and/or renewed, so even fans of the original can enjoy it anew!

Screenshots

TIME LOCKER+4 screens
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TIME LOCKER+ at free against SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's paid. TIME LOCKER+ also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%). SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TIME LOCKER+ against 4.8 for SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 696 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of TIME LOCKER+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIME LOCKER+ ships an update every 2 months, SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TIME LOCKER+ versus SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME LOCKER+SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better4.8 (696 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better696
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB952 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developersotaro otsukaTAITO Corporation

Customer experience

TIME LOCKER+

All ratings1,808 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.3%

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

All ratings696 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

TIME LOCKER+

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and satisfying controls
  • 💡 Unique time-based mechanics
  • 🎨 Appealing visual style
  • 🕹️ Challenging but not too difficult

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Temporary character/weapon unlocks
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing enemies due to visual effects
  • 🎮 Lack of controller support

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

From 696 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Classic game revamped with style
  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Aesthetic and vibe
  • 👍 Suitable for old and young gamers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing to start the game
  • 🐛 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 💡 Needs portrait mode
  • 🐛 Unavoidable instant-death blasts in later levels

Bugs and requests

TIME LOCKER+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or fails to launch
  • Saved progress/records being lost
  • Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Permanent character/weapon unlocks
  • Customizable visual effects
  • Controller support
  • More game modes and content

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Complicated UI
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More ways to earn tokens
  • Additional evolution paths and stages

In-app purchases

None

TIME LOCKER+

No in-app purchases

None

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TIME LOCKER+ free?
TIME LOCKER+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO free?
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TIME LOCKER+ or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO?
TIME LOCKER+ is rated higher. TIME LOCKER+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO averages 4.8 from 696 ratings.
Do TIME LOCKER+ or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO have ads?
Neither TIME LOCKER+ nor SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIME LOCKER+ or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO?
TIME LOCKER+ ships an update every 2 months, and SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO monthly. Most recently, TIME LOCKER+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO on October 10, 2026.

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