Comparison

Connections Quest vs TimeGuessr

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

Head to head
About

Connections Quest

Features
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Sharpen your mind in this daily puzzle challenge where every word is a clue, and every connection brings you closer to victory. In Connections Quest, your mission is to link 4 related words and conquer the grid - one clever combo at a time! Whether you're a word warrior or a casual puzzler, Connections Quest is the brain-boosting journey you've been waiting for. Start your quest now - your grid awaits!

About

TimeGuessr

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
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TimeGuessr is the game that challenges both your geography and history knowledge in one addictive experience. Using real historical photographs from around the world, your task is simple: guess when and where each photo was taken. Think you know your 1960s from your 1980s? Can you tell Paris from Prague just by a grainy street scene? Whether you're a casual player or a history buff, TimeGuessr will put your deduction skills to the test. Each photo is carefully selected, showcasing moments that span continents and centuries. Place a pin on the map to guess the location, choose the year, and see how close you were. The closer your guess, the more points you earn. New photos are added daily through the popular daily game mode, where players from around the world compete to get the highest score. You can also challenge your friends, compare your progress on the leaderboard, and even create your own shareable rounds. TimeGuessr is more than just a guessing game - it's a journey through time and place, blending curiosity, memory, and discovery in a way that keeps you coming back for more.

Screenshots

Connections Quest4 screens
TimeGuessr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Connections Quest at none against TimeGuessr's shown. Connections Quest also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). TimeGuessr's advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Connections Quest sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connections Quest ships an update every 2 days, TimeGuessr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Connections Quest versus TimeGuessr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnections QuestTimeGuessr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Being Labs LtdTIMEGUESSR LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Connections Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TimeGuessr

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Connections Quest

One-time6
  • Streak Saver$0.99
  • 100 Link Gold$1.99
  • 278 Link Gold$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 535 Link Gold$7.99
  • 1076 Link Gold$14.99
  • 2513 Link Gold$29.99
2 purchases

TimeGuessr

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly TimeGuessr Ad Free$3.991 Month
  • Annual TimeGuessr Ad Free$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Connections Quest free?
Connections Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeGuessr free?
TimeGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connections Quest or TimeGuessr have ads?
TimeGuessr shows ads; Connections Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Connections Quest or TimeGuessr?
Connections Quest ships an update every 2 days, and TimeGuessr every 5 days. Most recently, Connections Quest was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeGuessr on October 30, 2026.

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