Comparison

Throwbacks vs GeoWrecked

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

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Throwbacks

Features
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Throwbacks transforms your photo library into a fun and nostalgic guessing game where your own memories take center stage. Each game pulls three random photos from your gallery, challenging you to guess when and where each moment happened. From the beach trip five summers ago to that blurry concert shot—can you remember the exact date and place? HOW IT WORKS • Every game pulls random photos from your library: 3 by default, or 5, 7 or 10. • Pick the date on a timeline and drop a pin on the map. • Every round is scored on how close your date and pin were. • Finish the game and earn a rank: Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze. Chain good games together to build a streak. DAILY CHALLENGE A new set of your own photos every day, with twists mixed in. • Scroll – the photo is zoomed in, so pan around to find clues • Zoom – a locked close-up with almost no context • Time – only 30 seconds to guess the date and the place Add the home screen widget to see today's first photo and start the challenge with one tap. Missed a day? Catch up in the Challenge Archive. SEND A THROWBACK TO FRIENDS Pick photos from your library and text them to friends or family as a game. See who remembers your trips, parties and holidays best, or surprise them with moments they forgot. When you finish a game, share your score and dare them to beat it. MORE GAME MODES • Classic Mode – the original game with no twists • Daily Discovery – curated photos from around the globe, new every day, with a Discovery Archive to play past sets • Scroll, Zoom and Time Challenges – play any twist whenever you want • Random Challenges – a surprise twist on every photo • Chill Mode – 10-minute rounds with no pressure • No Locations – play photos that have no location, then add their locations when the game ends TOOLS FOR YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY • Manage Photos – delete photos you don't want, or fix a photo's date and location • Add Locations – tag photos that have no location with a map pin, a place search, or the location of a photo taken around the same time, then tag the nearby photos in one go • Hidden Dates – keep a specific day, month or year out of your games • Prioritize Album Photos – show photos from your albums more often Your past is waiting. Whether you're guessing vacation selfies, family holidays, or blurry food pics from 2018, Throwbacks is the ultimate trip down memory lane—one guess at a time. Download Throwbacks and see how well you really remember your life. If you choose to purchase Throwbacks Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.throwbacks.photos/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.throwbacks.photos/privacy-policy

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GeoWrecked

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How well do you really know the world? GeoWrecked drops you into stunning real-world locations and challenges you to figure out where you are. Read the landscape, look for clues, and place your pin. The closer you get, the higher you score. SOLO GAME Jump into a 5-round practice or a timed challenge. Study the scenery, look for road signs, vegetation, and architecture, then drop your pin on the map. Track your improvement and unlock performance badges as you sharpen your eye. DAILY CHALLENGE A fresh set of questions every day, the same for every player worldwide. Compare your score on the global leaderboard and compete for the top spot. Come back daily to build your streak. DUEL MODE Challenge a friend or get matched with a random opponent. Both players answer the same questions. Better total score wins. Watch your Elo rating rise as you climb the competitive ladder. PARTY MODE Create a room and invite up to 8 friends for a real-time multiplayer round. The host picks the settings: number of questions, time limit, or untimed play. Everyone's guesses land on the map after each round so you can see who came closest. WHY GEOWRECKED - Beautiful satellite and street imagery - Performance badges and achievement tracking - Global, country, and friends leaderboards - Invite friends via link or username search - Detailed round-by-round breakdowns with distance stats - Looks great on iPhone and iPad Whether you are killing five minutes between trains or grinding to the top of the global leaderboard, GeoWrecked turns geography into a habit. Download now and see how much of the world you really know. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS GeoWrecked Premium unlocks unlimited Solo games, unlimited Ranked Duels, Party room hosting, and advanced stats. - Premium Monthly: $4.99 / month - Premium Annual: $34.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://geowrecked.com/privacy

Screenshots

Throwbacks4 screens
GeoWrecked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Throwbacks at every 9 days against GeoWrecked's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Throwbacks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GeoWrecked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throwbacks ships an update every 9 days, GeoWrecked every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Throwbacks versus GeoWrecked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowbacksGeoWrecked
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB90 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperExtra Krispy LabsPovilas Konopackas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Throwbacks

Subscriptions2
  • Throwbacks Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Throwbacks Pro Annual$19.991 Year
2 purchases

GeoWrecked

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Throwbacks free?
Throwbacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoWrecked free?
GeoWrecked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Throwbacks or GeoWrecked have ads?
Neither Throwbacks nor GeoWrecked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwbacks or GeoWrecked?
Throwbacks ships an update every 9 days, and GeoWrecked every 2 months. Most recently, Throwbacks was updated on October 30, 2026 and GeoWrecked on November 5, 2026.

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