# Time Surfer Evolution vs Rolling Wheel!

The clearest difference is rating: Rolling Wheel! at 5.0 against Time Surfer Evolution's 4.1. Time Surfer Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rolling Wheel! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Time Surfer Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rolling Wheel! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Surfer Evolution has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time Surfer Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Rolling Wheel! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer Evolution | Rolling Wheel! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer-evolution/id6757154702/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-wheel/id6758406008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 442 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [Sorolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823676206) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer-evolution/id6757154702)

Launch a surfer on a board using a slingshot to ride across prehistoric hills. Earn coins to upgrade your equipment and surf farther. This fast-paced idle physics game offers endless progression and satisfying upgrades.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launch mechanics, Ragdoll and surf physics, Jurassic environment exploration, Idle coin earning, Slingshot power upgrades, Surfboard drag reduction, Downhill steering and balancing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rolling Wheel!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-wheel/id6758406008)

Guide a simple wheel through an evolutionary journey of upgrades, speed, and power. Transform your wheel into new forms as you progress. Enjoy simple controls, satisfying advancement, and continuous momentum.

**Highlights:** Wheel evolution and transformation, Upgrade speed and power, Simple controls, Satisfying progress, Nonstop momentum

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Nitro | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Surfer Evolution free?

Time Surfer Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rolling Wheel! free?

Rolling Wheel! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Surfer Evolution or Rolling Wheel!?

Rolling Wheel! is rated higher. Time Surfer Evolution averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Rolling Wheel! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time Surfer Evolution or Rolling Wheel! have ads?

Both Time Surfer Evolution and Rolling Wheel! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Surfer Evolution or Rolling Wheel!?

Time Surfer Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Rolling Wheel! every 10 days. Most recently, Time Surfer Evolution was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rolling Wheel! on October 8, 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.*