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Combine screen narration, guided mode, audio cues, aiming assists, and simplified combat—with clear caveats for fully blind play.
Timecrest
Interactive chat story that AppleVis describes as fully accessible with VoiceOver, with clearly labelled buttons, music/sound effects, and iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support.
Short verdict
Blind and low-vision players who enjoy long text stories on Apple devices. Download before 23 October 2026 if you want access after the announced delisting.
Facts
- Developer
- Sneaky Crab, Inc.
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Game type
- Text adventure, Interactive fiction
- Language
- English
- Accessibility rating
- Recommended for VoiceOver users if you already have it or can download it before removal
- Accessibility Score
- 86/100
- Platform
- iPhone, iPad
- Vision / need
- Blind, Low vision, Screen reader
- Accessibility
- VoiceOver, Audio cues
- Game type
- Text adventure
- Last updated
- 2026-10-13
Where to find the game
- App Store: Timecrest
Covers: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Accessibility
- AppleVis says VoiceOver reads all page elements, all buttons are clearly labelled, and the app is fully accessible and easy to navigate.
- App Store reviews from screen-reader users describe the game as 100% accessible to screen readers.
- The version history shows multiple VoiceOver improvements, including better labels, headings, Memory Oracle fixes, audio/music options, and an accessible Apple Watch version.
- Music and sound effects are used for atmosphere; music can be turned off in settings if it overpowers VoiceOver.
- The game is turn/text based with choice buttons, notifications, and real-time timers, so it does not require fast visual reactions.
Known limitations
- Apple's new App Store accessibility field is blank, so this verdict relies on AppleVis, App Store reviews, and the version history rather than Apple's own feature list.
- The developer notice quoted on AppleVis says in-app purchases closed on 9 October 2026 and Timecrest will leave the App Store on 23 October 2026. After that, new players likely cannot download it.
- The game should keep working for people who keep it installed, but future updates and support are on indefinite hiatus. Do not delete the app if you want to keep access and purchased items.
- Real-time timers are part of the design. With in-app purchases closed, expect waiting, and the developer warns that system-clock hacks can cause bugs.
- Norwegian language support is not confirmed.
Price/status
Free when checked, but in-app purchases are announced as closed from 9 October 2026. Future downloads stop after the planned 23 October 2026 delisting.
Available on the App Store when checked on 13 October 2026, but the developer notice says in-app purchases closed on 9 October and the app will be removed from sale on 23 October 2026.