Comparison

Timing! vs SpikeDodge X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timing!

Features
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Timing! is a head-to-head game of time perception. Rely on nothing but your internal clock and compete online against friends and players around the world. A solo mode lets you practice on your own. HOW TO PLAY (TIMING MODE) - A target time is shown - Tap START. No countdown is displayed: count the seconds in your head - Tap STOP at the exact moment you think the target has passed - The smaller error takes the round. First to 3 rounds wins the match HOW TO PLAY (GUESS MODE) - A start beep and an end beep are played - Guess how many seconds passed between the two sounds - The smaller error takes the round. First to 3 rounds wins - Your rating changes based on online match results MORE TO ENJOY - A tutorial to get you started - Daily missions to earn coins - Spend your coins on the capsule machine for avatars and stamps How accurate is your body clock? Download now and challenge players around the world!

About

SpikeDodge X

Features
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Read the incoming thorns, dodge every attack, and fight your way to the top of the world! “Thorn Dodge” is a survival action game where you dodge thorns flying toward you along unpredictable paths and stay alive for as long as possible. Move using the virtual joystick. There is no need to attack. Watch each thorn’s trajectory, direction, and timing, then slip through the smallest openings. The longer you survive, the more intense the attacks become—testing your reflexes, focus, and decision-making. 【Challenge the World Rankings】 In Ranked Mode, every player competes under the same conditions. Improve your survival time and number of successful dodges to climb the World Rankings. When you set a new personal best, watch your name rise to its new position. The top 150 players are displayed in the World Rankings. 【Track Your Progress】 After each game, you can review detailed results, including your survival time, number of dodges, and hits taken. Keep playing, compare your records, and see how your skills and performance improve over time. 【Play Your Way】 Adjust the controls and movement speed to match your preferred play style. Learn how the thorns move in Practice Mode, then put your skills to the test against players around the world in Ranked Mode. 【Features】 ・Intuitive virtual joystick controls ・Thorn attacks with a variety of trajectories ・Increasingly intense gameplay as you survive longer ・Ranked Mode with equal conditions for every player ・World Rankings displaying the top 150 players ・Detailed records, including survival time and dodges ・Progress tracking through your play history ・Customizable player name and profile icon ・Adjustable controls and movement speed ・Fast-paced survival action you can enjoy in short sessions A single decision can change your record. How long can you keep dodging—and how high can you climb in the world?

Screenshots

Timing!4 screens
SpikeDodge X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpikeDodge X at every 4 days against Timing!'s every 3 weeks. Timing!'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timing! ships an update every 3 weeks, SpikeDodge X every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timing! versus SpikeDodge X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiming!SpikeDodge X
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShogo Kubotakenshin miyamoto

In-app purchases

None

Timing!

No in-app purchases

None

SpikeDodge X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timing! free?
Timing! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpikeDodge X free?
SpikeDodge X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timing! or SpikeDodge X have ads?
Both Timing! and SpikeDodge X show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timing! or SpikeDodge X?
Timing! ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpikeDodge X every 4 days. Most recently, Timing! was updated on October 19, 2026 and SpikeDodge X on October 25, 2026.

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