Comparison

TimeGuessr vs A or B

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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.

About

A or B

Features
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Two choices. One correct answer. How long can you keep the streak alive? A or B is a comparison quiz where every deck has one clear rule: you’re shown two options and choose the right one — who was born earlier, which country is larger, which has more people, and more. Keep your streak going, watch your Elo rating rise or fall with every pick, and climb the leaderboard as you unlock more cards.

Screenshots

TimeGuessr4 screens
A or B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: TimeGuessr at #123 against A or B's unranked. TimeGuessr also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and A or B sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TimeGuessr versus A or B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeGuessrA or B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTIMEGUESSR LIMITEDALBIN GORDON JONSSON

Bugs and 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

A or B

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeGuessr

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

A or B

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is TimeGuessr free?
TimeGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A or B free?
A or B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeGuessr or A or B have ads?
Both TimeGuessr and A or B show ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeGuessr or A or B?
TimeGuessr ships an update every 5 days, and A or B every 5 days. Most recently, TimeGuessr was updated on October 18, 2026 and A or B on September 30, 2026.

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