Pancake vs Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pancake
Test your reflexes in this simple yet addictive game. Master the one-button mechanic to flip a pancake as many times as possible. Aim for the highest score by perfectly timing your throws and catches.
- One-button gameplay
- Endless pancake flipping
- High score challenges
- Simple controls
- Addictive gameplay
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Flip the pancake as many times as you can! One-button-action at its finest. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Throw the pancake! Catch the pancake! Throw the pancake! Catch the pancake! No seriously, that’s basically all you can do.
Time
Navigate a neon-lit void, dodging shifting walls and collecting gems in this skill-based arcade challenge. Control time to slow down the action for precision maneuvers, but be mindful of energy depletion. Recover from mistakes with a unique grace period that offers a chance to reset and continue your run.
- Skill-based arcade gameplay
- Time-bending mechanics
- Gem collection for score and energy
- Grace period for recovery
- Customizable visual effects
- One-touch controls
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Step into the neon-lit void and prepare for one of the most exhilarating skill-based challenges on mobile. Time Gate isn’t just another endless arcade game – it’s a journey through shifting walls, glowing gems, and the ultimate test of your reflexes. Every move matters, every swipe determines survival, and every second pushes you closer to glory. The Concept At its core, Time Gate blends simple one-touch controls with deep, satisfying mechanics. You pilot a radiant orb drifting through the cosmos, navigating ever-tightening gates that descend endlessly from above. Your mission: stay alive as long as possible, score big, and master the flow of time itself. But there’s a twist – you don’t just dodge. You control time. Tap the glowing button in the lower corner and the world slows down. Gaps widen, walls crawl, and your reactions stretch into superhuman precision. Use this wisely – slowing time drains energy, and when your bar runs dry, survival depends entirely on raw reflexes. Gems, Lives, and Energy Along the way, glittering yellow gems appear in the gates. Each one collected adds to your score, restores a burst of energy, and pushes you toward unlocking extra lives. The first set of gems awards your first bonus life quickly – after that, each life requires determination, precision, and a streak of flawless gate runs. Every gem matters. Snatch one at the right moment, and you might extend a run that seemed doomed. Ignore them, and you’ll soon run out of slow-time energy, leaving you vulnerable to the brutal rhythm of collapsing walls. Grace and Comebacks Mistakes happen – and Time Gate respects that. Crash into a wall while you still have lives left, and the game doesn’t immediately end. Instead, you’re granted a countdown grace period. The screen pulses, time pauses, and walls fade briefly, giving you a precious window to recover and reset your focus. Then, with a surge of momentum, the game resumes, harder than ever. This mechanic keeps the action flowing while still rewarding mastery. It’s not about one unlucky crash – it’s about how you recover, adapt, and keep climbing toward your best run. Atmosphere & Style From the very first moment, Time Gate pulls you into a hypnotic world of glowing gates, shimmering particle trails, and cosmic backdrops. Every movement leaves behind a streak of light, every collision shudders the screen with subtle haptic feedback, and every gem glitters with satisfying brilliance. For players sensitive to visual effects, accessibility options are included: toggle trails, adjust motion intensity, and customize how the game feels. Whether you love dazzling visuals or prefer a minimalist flow, Time Gate adapts to you. Controls & Mechanics Drag left/right: Steer your orb smoothly across the screen. Tap the slow-time button: Activate temporal dilation for precision dodging. Collect gems: Earn points, refill energy, and progress toward extra lives. Survive gates: The longer you last, the faster and tighter they become. The controls are intuitive – but mastery is another story. The challenge ramps up with every passing moment, testing both your reflexes and your ability to manage energy strategically. Immersion Haptics pulse with crashes, pickups, and milestones. The glowing cyan energy bar flickers as time slows. Gems radiate with satisfying light bursts. Combined with smooth animations and a pulsing background, the result is an experience that feels alive in your hands. So step through the gates. Bend time. Collect gems. And discover just how far your reflexes can carry you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Time at 5.0 against Pancake's 4.2. Pancake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (843 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model 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. Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pancake asks for nothing beyond the download.
Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pancake has 843 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pancake ships an update every 3 months, Time every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pancake | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (843 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 843 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Stollenmayer | avneet sandhu |
Bugs and requests
Pancake
Reported bugs
5 issues- Pancake disappears or gets stuck
- Game freezes or lags when ads are shown
- Unlocked items not appearing correctly
- Inconsistent physics and controls
- High scores not saving properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add more pancake and arm variations
- Implement a menu system for selecting unlockables
- Include a leaderboard or achievements
- Add sound effects and music options
- Provide a difficulty setting or progression system
Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pancake
No in-app purchases
Time
- 1000 Coins$0.99
- Pause$0.99
- 10000 Coins$1.99









