# TimeGuessr vs Big Potato

The clearest difference is ads: Big Potato at none against TimeGuessr's shown. TimeGuessr's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Big Potato sells 10 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 — 4.9 for TimeGuessr against 5.0 for Big Potato. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGuessr has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of TimeGuessr's written reviews are positive against 50% of Big Potato's.

TimeGuessr ships an update every 5 days, Big Potato fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGuessr | Big Potato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-potato/id6748294939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | #145 |
| Size | 73 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TIMEGUESSR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810912317) | [Big Potato Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038500530) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGuessr

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

**Currently charting:** #76 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


### Big Potato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-potato/id6748294939)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Enhance your board game nights with this companion app. It offers timers, sound effects, and bonus content to elevate your gameplay. Designed to integrate seamlessly with your favorite board games, it adds an extra layer of fun and engagement.

**Highlights:** Game night timers, Sound effects, Bonus content, Free add-ons, Enhanced gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herd Mentality Video Games Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| You Can't Say Umm TV & Movies | $1.99 | one-time |
| You Can't Say Umm Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Soundsfishy Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chameleon Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Herd Mentality Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |
| What Colour Is It? Junior Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moosic Moovies | $6.99 | one-time |
| Christmas | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGuessr free?

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

### Is Big Potato free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeGuessr or Big Potato?

Big Potato is rated higher. TimeGuessr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Big Potato averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeGuessr or Big Potato have ads?

TimeGuessr shows ads; Big Potato does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGuessr or Big Potato?

TimeGuessr ships an update every 5 days, and Big Potato fortnightly. Most recently, TimeGuessr was updated on November 5, 2026 and Big Potato on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TimeGuessr or Big Potato?

TimeGuessr currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Big Potato at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*