# Doofus Drop vs TIME LOCKER

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doofus Drop at every 9 days against TIME LOCKER's every 2 months. Doofus Drop also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 346). TIME LOCKER's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doofus Drop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and TIME LOCKER sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Doofus Drop against 4.7 for TIME LOCKER. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doofus Drop has 7.3K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Doofus Drop's written reviews are positive against 86% of TIME LOCKER's.

Doofus Drop ships an update every 9 days, TIME LOCKER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doofus Drop | TIME LOCKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doofus-drop/id669715555/reviews) | **[4.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 346 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) | [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552) |

## What reviewers say

### Doofus Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doofus-drop/id669715555)

Guide a character down a treacherous mountain, using farts to navigate obstacles and collect stars. Upgrade your gear and compete globally for the longest drop. Experience unique art and humor in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Fart-powered descent, Navigate treacherous hazards, Collect stars for upgrades, Compete globally for best drop, Unlock achievements, Unique art style and humor

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Star Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Star Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Star Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Star Grinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Grinder NOW | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Star Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Star Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😂 Hilarious animations and sound effects
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Unique and quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Frustrating physics and randomness
- 💰 Slow progression without paying
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain runs
- Sound issues and repeating audio
- Upgrades and stats not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Ability to customize character
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features


### TIME LOCKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553)

Control the flow of time with a single touch in this minimalist shooter. Slow down time by moving cautiously, or speed it up with aggressive maneuvers. Outmaneuver relentless enemies and upgrade your abilities to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Time control with one finger, Minimalist shooter gameplay, Enemy variety (animals, T-Rex), Character and equipment upgrades, High score chasing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PANDA | $0.99 | one-time |
| GREEN MARKER | $0.99 | one-time |
| GORI WRAP | $0.99 | one-time |
| TORTOISE | $0.99 | one-time |
| PENGUIN | $0.99 | one-time |
| HUSKY | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALLO SAURUS | $0.99 | one-time |
| BIG COIN | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative concept
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔁 Temporary character unlocks frustrate
- 🔍 Enemies can be hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Saved progress getting lost
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Permanent character unlocks
- Difficulty options or customization
- Expanded weapon and enemy variety
- Improved visibility and UI elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doofus Drop free?

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

### Is TIME LOCKER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doofus Drop or TIME LOCKER?

TIME LOCKER is rated higher. Doofus Drop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while TIME LOCKER averages 4.7 from 346 ratings.

### Do Doofus Drop or TIME LOCKER have ads?

Both Doofus Drop and TIME LOCKER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doofus Drop or TIME LOCKER?

Doofus Drop ships an update every 9 days, and TIME LOCKER every 2 months. Most recently, Doofus Drop was updated on October 30, 2026 and TIME LOCKER on October 21, 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.*