# Travlink! vs TimeGuessr

The clearest difference is rating: TimeGuessr at 4.9 against Travlink!'s 4.3. TimeGuessr also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 9). Travlink!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travlink! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeGuessr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGuessr has 2.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 78% positive.

Travlink! ships an update every 3 months, TimeGuessr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Travlink! | TimeGuessr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travlink/id6505026398/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 285 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPBROKER SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640249480) | [TIMEGUESSR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810912317) |

## What reviewers say

### Travlink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travlink/id6505026398)

A geographical puzzle game where you find the shortest route between two countries by naming intermediate nations. It incorporates unique rules for connections, including bridges and tunnels, while excluding certain territories and direct routes. The game also addresses disputed territories and treats regions like French Guiana as distinct entities.

**Highlights:** Find shortest country routes, Name intermediate countries, Incorporate bridges and tunnels, Handle exclaves and remote territories, Address disputed territories, Treat regions as separate entities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Travlink Pro! | $0.99 | one-time |


### TimeGuessr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Test your history and geography knowledge by guessing the time and location of historical photographs. Compete with friends and players worldwide in daily challenges and climb the leaderboards. Explore moments across continents and centuries with new photos added daily.

**Highlights:** Guess historical photo locations, Guess historical photo dates, Daily photo challenges, Global leaderboards, Challenge friends, Create custom rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly TimeGuessr Ad Free | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual TimeGuessr Ad Free | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance on mobile
- 👍 Ideal way to play on iPhone
- 🚀 Awesome port to mobile
- 👍 Love the game
- 👍 Amazing app, better than browser version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Next button not formatted correctly
- 🐛 Lack of satellite map option like on browser
- 🐛 Can't go back to main menu without closing and reopening

**Reported bugs**

- Sometimes game doesn't load properly, just shows a white screen
- Doesn't save progress if you close and reopen the app during a game

**Requested features**

- Add score sharing function
- Add ability to view past game scores and breakdowns
- Add option to start a game with a friend/timer
- Add ability to zoom in further on map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Travlink! free?

Travlink! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeGuessr free?

TimeGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Travlink! or TimeGuessr?

TimeGuessr is rated higher. Travlink! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TimeGuessr averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Travlink! or TimeGuessr have ads?

Both Travlink! and TimeGuessr show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Travlink! or TimeGuessr?

Travlink! ships an update every 3 months, and TimeGuessr every 5 days. Most recently, Travlink! was updated on October 1, 2026 and TimeGuessr on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*