TimeGuessr vs FFFFONTS!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Guess historical photo locations
- Guess historical photo dates
- Daily photo challenges
- Global leaderboards
- Challenge friends
- Create custom rounds
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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.
FFFFONTS!
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"FFFFONTS!" is a playful way to explore the world of typography and fonts, admiring their subtle differences and learning their names and stories. Known side effects: • After a few games, you'll start recognizing fonts everywhere, all around you. • Your friends may call you a font nerd. Who is behind the "Album of experimental Font games"? These games are a collection that explores the idea of playing with fonts; the goal is to enjoy spending time with them. The person behind the games is Harald Geisler, an artist working with Typography. If you want to find out more about Harald, visit: haraldgeisler.com This app does not show ads, and we do not collect or sell your personal information. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FFFFONTS! at none against TimeGuessr's shown. TimeGuessr's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FFFFONTS! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeGuessr | FFFFONTS! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #98 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIMEGUESSR LIMITED | Harald Geisler |
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
FFFFONTS!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TimeGuessr
- Monthly TimeGuessr Ad Free$3.991 Month
- Annual TimeGuessr Ad Free$24.991 Year
FFFFONTS!
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month









