Comparison

TimeGuessr vs Sorting History

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
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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

Sorting History

Test your knowledge of historical events by placing them on a growing timeline. Features over 1,200 events across 12 categories, with a new daily challenge. Offers various game modes and learning options for an engaging educational experience.

Highlights
  • Place historical events on a timeline
  • Over 1,200 events in 12 categories
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Learning Mode with spaced repetition
  • Multiple game modes (Friendly, Competitive, Expert)
  • Offline play
  • Pass & Play and Network Play for multiplayer
Features
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Place historical events on a growing timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. 19 categories, 2,000+ events, and a new Daily Challenge every day. Not multiple choice — you sort history. I built this game for my wife. We loved playing Chronology for many years, but the content never changed. So I made the game she asked for — a trivia game that never gets old. HOW IT WORKS Each round, you get a historical event. Place it where you think it belongs on the timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. Get it wrong and you learn something new. A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY 5 events, surprise category, under 2 minutes. Everyone gets the same Daily Challenge. Share your results and see who sorted history best. Daily streak with celebrations at 7, 14, 30, 100, and 365 days, and streak freezes for when life gets in the way. GO DEEP 19 categories — US History, World Wars, Ancient Civilizations, Medieval History, Scientific Discoveries, Music & Entertainment, Sports History, European History, TV History, Film History, Women's History, Food & Drink, Space Exploration, and German, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, French, and South American History. 100+ researched events in every category. Players vote on which category comes next — you get a say. LEARN, DON'T JUST PLAY Turn on Learning Mode and events you miss keep coming back until you master them. Spaced repetition that actually works. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone who wants screen time that teaches. PLAY AT YOUR PACE Friendly mode (no penalties), Competitive, or Expert. No timer. Sprint (5 rounds) to Epic (30 rounds). Works completely offline. PLAY TOGETHER Two ways to play with friends and family. PASS & PLAY On a road trip? Waiting at a restaurant? Pass the phone and take turns. 2-6 players, one device, no Wi-Fi needed. Pick your category, set your difficulty, and see who knows history best. NETWORK PLAY Board game night without the board. Two teams on their own devices over the same Wi-Fi. Choose your category and go — a game night that never runs out of content. TRACK YOUR MASTERY Scholar Path for breadth across all of history. Historian Path for deep expertise. TWO GAME MODES Sorting History — place events on a timeline. History Pinpoint — guess the exact year (Historian exclusive). Available in 7 languages: English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and French. Free to play with ads. EXPLORER ($1.99/mo | $9.99/yr | $29.99 lifetime) All standard categories, ad-free. 2 streak freezes per month. HISTORIAN ($2.99/mo | $14.99/yr | $44.99 lifetime) Everything in Explorer, plus Epic categories (500+ events each), History Pinpoint, and 3 streak freezes per month. Subscription Terms: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled 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 App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://sortinghistory.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://sortinghistory.com/terms

Screenshots

TimeGuessr4 screens
Sorting History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TimeGuessr at 2.7K against Sorting History's 32. TimeGuessr also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). Sorting History's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Sorting History sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TimeGuessr against 5.0 for Sorting History. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGuessr has 2.7K ratings behind it against 32, 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 100% of Sorting History's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeGuessr ships an update every 5 days, Sorting History every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TimeGuessr versus Sorting History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeGuessrSorting History
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTIMEGUESSR LIMITEDEmpty Cup Media

Customer experience

TimeGuessr

All ratings2,713 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.6%

Sorting History

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sorting History

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
6 purchases

Sorting History

Subscriptions4
  • Explorer$1.991 Month
  • Historian$2.991 Month
  • Explorer$9.991 Year
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  • Historian$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Explorer$29.99
  • Historian$44.99

Questions

Is TimeGuessr free?
TimeGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sorting History free?
Sorting History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeGuessr or Sorting History?
Sorting History is rated higher. TimeGuessr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Sorting History averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do TimeGuessr or Sorting History have ads?
Both TimeGuessr and Sorting History show ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeGuessr or Sorting History?
TimeGuessr ships an update every 5 days, and Sorting History every 6 days. Most recently, TimeGuessr was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sorting History on October 17, 2026.

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