TimeGuessr vs Which Came First
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.
Which Came First
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Which came first: The moon landing, or the Beatles first album? Instagram launches, or Rihanna releases Umbrella? The first aeroplane flies, or the Titanic strikes an iceberg? Play offline, free, no ads, nothing to buy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Which Came First at none against TimeGuessr's 2. Which Came First also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimeGuessr's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price 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. Which Came First asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TimeGuessr | Which Came First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TIMEGUESSR LIMITED | Ewan Chelley |
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
Which Came First
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
Which Came First
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TimeGuessr free?
Is Which Came First free?
Do TimeGuessr or Which Came First have ads?
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