Comparison

Prospector Run vs Time Shogun

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

Head to head
About

Prospector Run

Embark on an adventure as a prospector, gathering valuable treasures and expanding your collection. Discover new environments, find all the hidden gems for special rewards, and compete for the top spot on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Collect treasures
  • Expand item collection
  • Unlock new biomes
  • Find hidden treasures
  • Climb online leaderboards
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Play as a Prospector collecting treasures and expanding your collection of items. Unlock new biomes and collect all the hidden treasures for unique rewards while climbing to the top of the online leaderboards!

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Time Shogun

Features
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Step into the sandals of the Time Shogun – the warrior who protects centuries. Across the endless river of history, battles rage in every era. From ancient feudal fields to futuristic neon cities, your mission is clear: survive, strike, and save the timeline from enemies. Master the Dance of Distance In Time Shogun, victory isn’t just about attacking—it’s about precision. You must move close enough to enemies to deliver devastating blows, yet keep just enough space to avoid their strikes. Every step, every dash, every second matters. One wrong move and the battle might be over. Gather Gems, Grow Stronger Your journey is littered with treasures waiting to be claimed: Green Gems – Harness these to upgrade your skills, unlock new abilities, and evolve your combat style. Red Gems – Each one pulses with life. Collect them to restore and boost your health, extending your fight through the ages. Compete Across Time The battles may be personal, but your legacy is global. An online leaderboard tracks the warriors who have survived the longest. Will your name echo across centuries as the ultimate Time Shogun? Features at a Glance: Tense Close-Combat Gameplay – Stay close enough to deal damage, but never so close that you take a fatal blow. Skill Upgrades – Collect green gems to enhance your abilities, tailor your strategy, and dominate every encounter. Health Boosts – Secure red gems to keep fighting through the toughest waves. Endless Challenge – The longer you last, the harder the battles become. Global Leaderboard – Compete with players worldwide and prove your mastery of time. An Epic Through the Ages As the Time Shogun, your enemies are as varied as the centuries themselves. Each era demands new tactics, new reflexes, and an unyielding will to survive. Time is Your Battlefield This isn’t just about reflexes—it’s about control. In every battle, you’re not only fighting enemies, you’re fighting the clock. How far will you push your luck before time catches up with you? Will You Become a Legend? The path to glory isn’t just paved with victories—it’s carved into history itself. Stand among the greatest warriors across time, prove your skills, and make your mark for generations to come. The challenge awaits. The centuries are calling. It’s time to draw your blade. Download Time Shogun now and test your skill, strategy, and courage in the ultimate battle across time! This project was co-developed by JOSHUA GRAY and BERK EMRE PAKER for The Warwick Game Jam 2025 hosted by The Department of Computer Science at The University of Warwick.

Screenshots

Prospector Run4 screens
Time Shogun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Time Shogun at none against Prospector Run's shown. Time Shogun also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Prospector Run's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prospector Run ships an update every 3 months, Time Shogun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Prospector Run versus Time Shogun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProspector RunTime Shogun
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB127 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLUKE GITTINSBERK EMRE PAKER

In-app purchases

None

Prospector Run

No in-app purchases

None

Time Shogun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prospector Run free?
Prospector Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Shogun free?
Time Shogun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prospector Run or Time Shogun have ads?
Prospector Run shows ads; Time Shogun does not.
Which is updated more often, Prospector Run or Time Shogun?
Prospector Run ships an update every 3 months, and Time Shogun every 5 days. Most recently, Prospector Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Time Shogun on October 25, 2026.

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