# TimeGuessr vs Sorting History

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGuessr | Sorting History |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguessr/id6745130802/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TIMEGUESSR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810912317) | [Empty Cup Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884407457) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGuessr

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Trivia, #183 Top Grossing · 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


### Sorting History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer | $1.99 | per month |
| Historian | $2.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $9.99 | per year |
| Historian | $14.99 | per year |
| Explorer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Historian | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*