# Pancake vs Time

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pancake | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (843 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pancake-the-game/id965965461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **843** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) | [avneet sandhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426007) |

## What reviewers say

### Pancake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pancake-the-game/id965965461)

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.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Endless pancake flipping, High score challenges, Simple controls, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique art style
- 💡 Unlockable features
- 🎮 Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔊 Distracting ads
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics
- 🤯 Extremely challenging

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513)

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.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade gameplay, Time-bending mechanics, Gem collection for score and energy, Grace period for recovery, Customizable visual effects, One-touch controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pause | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pancake free?

Pancake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pancake or Time?

Time is rated higher. Pancake averages 4.2 out of 5 from 843 ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pancake or Time have ads?

Neither Pancake nor Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pancake or Time?

Pancake ships an update every 3 months, and Time every 9 months. Most recently, Pancake was updated on October 22, 2026 and Time on October 11, 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.*