# Hot Potato Timer vs AERTHLINGS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AERTHLINGS at 75% against Hot Potato Timer's 29%. AERTHLINGS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (876 vs 37). Hot Potato Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AERTHLINGS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hot Potato Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

AERTHLINGS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AERTHLINGS has 876 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hot Potato Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of AERTHLINGS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Potato Timer | AERTHLINGS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706/reviews) | **[4.8 (876 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **876** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Minner's Computer Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/597696529) | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Potato Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706)

This game timer randomly selects a duration for each round, up to a maximum you set. It's perfect for quick games or building suspense, ensuring every play session is unique.

**Highlights:** Adjustable maximum time, Random game duration, Supports quick games, Builds suspense, Unique rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AERTHLINGS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808)

Embark on an adventure to rebuild a shattered planet by collecting, trading, and evolving unique creatures. Explore diverse biomes, craft gear, and defend against mischievous invaders to rescue stranded heroes and restore their home.

**Highlights:** Collect and trade NFC-enabled figurines, Evolve creatures with unique abilities, Explore and survive diverse biomes, Craft gear and build tools, Defend against mischievous invaders, Engaging storyline of planet restoration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of ÆMETHYSTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of ÆMETHYSTS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of ÆMETHYSTS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of ÆMETHYSTS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of ÆMETHYSTS | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of ÆMETHYSTS | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Potato Timer free?

Hot Potato Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

AERTHLINGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hot Potato Timer or AERTHLINGS?

AERTHLINGS is rated higher. Hot Potato Timer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 from 876 ratings.

### Do Hot Potato Timer or AERTHLINGS have ads?

AERTHLINGS shows ads; Hot Potato Timer does not.

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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.*