Time Surfer vs Alto's Adventure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Surfer
Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.
- Space surfing gameplay
- Dive into cosmic waves
- Rewind time to fix mistakes
- Outrun the end of the universe
- Intergalactic exploration
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Time waits for no one except you: the Time Surfer. Surf across the galaxy & dive into the waves. Rewind time to fix your mistakes & outrun the end of the universe. Dream beyond the stars my intergalactic child. * App Store Editors’ Choice * 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade * IGN App of the Day Follow us on Twitter: @kumobius
Alto's Adventure
Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes. Rescue llamas, perform tricks, and overcome obstacles in a visually captivating and tranquil experience. Discover unique characters and dynamic weather for a constantly evolving adventure.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Procedurally generated terrain
- Dynamic lighting and weather
- One-button trick system
- Combo system
- 180 handcrafted goals
- Unique snowboarders
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Above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure. "A piece of interactive art" – WIRED "Best of 2015" and "15 Most Beautiful Games" – Apple "Favorite Apps of 2015" – The New York Times "One of the best mobile games" – The Verge "Alto's Adventure demands your attention" – IGN "2015 Game of the Year" – Product Hunt "Best 2D Visual Experience" – 2015 Unity Awards Finalist "One of the best-looking games on the App Store" – VICE “The visuals really are incredible” – TouchArcade “Simply stunning” – Red Bull "Best Looking Video Games of 2015" – TIME "Wonderfully tranquil and beautiful" – Engadget "Best iPhone apps of 2015" – Mashable "I couldn't let Alto's Adventure slide by me" – Destructoid "Alto’s Adventure for iOS may be the most beautiful endless runner you’ve ever played" – The Next Web "Pristine and refined" – LA Times "An engaging, relaxing, and beautiful experience." – MacStories "Satisfies the soul" – TechCrunch "Alto's Adventure is the endless runner matured" – Kotaku "Alto’s Adventure is remarkably soothing" – The New York Observer "Favorite game of the year" – BuzzFeed "A joyous experience" – GameSpot "One of my favorite games" – AppAdvice "Alto is lovely" – Eurogamer "It’s seriously stunning" – Macworld "Alto's Adventure is a brilliant mobile game" – PocketGamer "A beautiful visual experience" – CNET "An elegant ride down nature's greatest landmarks" – Kill Screen "A compelling game to play" – The Washington Post "Every inch of this game is visually impressive and delightfully charming" – Business Insider Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain. Features: • Fluid, graceful and exhilarating physics-based gameplay • Procedurally generated terrain based on real-world snowboarding • Fully dynamic lighting and weather effects, including thunderstorms, blizzards, fog, rainbows, shooting stars, and more • Easy to learn, difficult to master one button trick system • Chain together combos to maximize points and speed • Test your skills with 180 handcrafted goals • Discover six unique snowboarders, each with their own special attributes and abilities • Challenge your friends with Game Center. Compete for best high score, best distance, and best trick combo! • Acquire the wingsuit from Izel’s workshop for an entirely new gameplay dynamic • Beautifully minimalist and evocative visual design • Original music and handcrafted audio for an ambient and immersive experience (headphones recommended!) • Universal app with iCloud support. Play on your iPhone and iPad and your progress will always be in sync. Alto’s Adventure is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alto's Adventure at none against Time Surfer's 6. Alto's Adventure also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 706). Time Surfer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Time Surfer costs $0.99 and Alto's Adventure $4.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Alto's Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.
Time Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 706 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Alto's Adventure's.
Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Alto's Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Surfer | Alto's Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (706 ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 78.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 706 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kumobius | Snowman |
Customer experience
Time Surfer
Alto's Adventure
User reviews
Time Surfer
From 706 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly
Alto's Adventure
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌄 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
- 🧘♀️ Calming and zen-like gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔍 Obstacles can be hard to see
- 🤯 Wingsuit activation issues
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
Bugs and requests
Time Surfer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options
Alto's Adventure
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add more characters and customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or biomes
- Allow skipping of difficult challenges
- Improve visibility and readability of UI elements
- Provide more control over the wingsuit functionality
In-app purchases
Time Surfer
- Cupcake$0.99
- Layer Cake$1.99
- Cake Slice$2.99
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- Whole Cake$4.99
- Wedding Cake$9.99
- Cake Planet$19.99
Alto's Adventure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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