TIME LOCKER+ vs SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control time speed with movement
- Minimalist shooter gameplay
- Diverse enemy types
- Character and equipment enhancement
- High score pursuit
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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
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | TIME LOCKER+ | SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.8 (696 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 67.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 696 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 952 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | sotaro otsuka | TAITO Corporation |
Customer experience
TIME LOCKER+
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
User reviews
TIME LOCKER+
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
TIME LOCKER+
No in-app purchases
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TIME LOCKER+ free?
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