# It's Killing Time vs Choices That Matter

The clearest difference is price: Choices That Matter at Free against It's Killing Time's $4.99. Choices That Matter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 15). It's Killing Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Choices That Matter is free to download; It's Killing Time costs $4.99 up front. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. It's Killing Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

It's Killing Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of It's Killing Time's written reviews are positive against 72% of Choices That Matter's.

It's Killing Time ships an update every 13 months, Choices That Matter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Killing Time | Choices That Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-killing-time/id993488475/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 71.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Killing Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-killing-time/id993488475)

Engage in an ultra-violent, text-based interactive novel where you become a hired assassin. Travel the globe, make critical choices that shape your story, and build your reputation as you navigate a dangerous world of murder-for-hire.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive novel, Choice-driven narrative, Become a hired assassin, Travel the world, Build reputation and wealth, Multiple character archetypes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Compelling story and writing
- 👍 Engaging and immersive gameplay
- 👍 High replay value
- 👍 Meaningful choices and consequences
- 👍 Well-described combat and action

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Mediocre and half-finished (one review)
- 👎 Forced friendships with other assassins
- 👎 Generic and interchangeable romance storylines
- 👎 Some typos
- 👎 Cheesy and uninteresting characters

**Reported bugs**

- Typos in writing

**Requested features**

- Option for a lone wolf playstyle
- More brutal death descriptions
- More opportunities to kill other assassins for fame
- Sequel to the game
- More mature audience focus


### Choices That Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104)

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

**Highlights:** Epic text-based adventures, Branching narratives, Multiple story arcs, Player choice impacts story, Community statistics, Weekly story updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Choice Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Their Heroes Were Lost Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| And The Sun Went Out Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Their Souls Were Eaten Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
- 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
- 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
- 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
- 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
- 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
- Apple Watch integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to reread past story segments
- More detailed statistics on choices made
- Expansion of romance/relationship content
- Increased frequency of story updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's Killing Time free?

It's Killing Time costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Choices That Matter free?

Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, It's Killing Time or Choices That Matter?

It's Killing Time is rated higher. It's Killing Time averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Choices That Matter averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do It's Killing Time or Choices That Matter have ads?

Both It's Killing Time and Choices That Matter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's Killing Time or Choices That Matter?

It's Killing Time ships an update every 13 months, and Choices That Matter every 2 months. Most recently, It's Killing Time was updated on November 4, 2026 and Choices That Matter on November 1, 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.*