# Timeline vs Life Logbook, When was that?

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timeline at 1.2K against Life Logbook, When was that?'s 16. Timeline also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Life Logbook, When was that? sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timeline holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeline has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Timeline's written reviews are positive against 60% of Life Logbook, When was that?'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeline | Life Logbook, When was that? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-diary-and-notes/id1073862895/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-logbook-when-was-that/id1637808045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Numob](https://appshunter.io/developer/612684777) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-diary-and-notes/id1073862895)

Record life's important moments by creating multiple visual timelines for various events and plans. Track past achievements, future goals, and daily milestones. Share your timelines with friends and set notifications for future events.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited timelines, Track past and future events, Set event notifications, Share timelines with friends, iCloud sync across devices, Passcode/Biometric privacy, Export and print timelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Timeline Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive design
- 👍 Useful for organizing events and timelines
- 🔒 Password protection for privacy
- 👍 Customizable color coding for events
- 👍 Easy to add photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Exporting and sharing issues
- 🐛 Syncing and backup problems
- 🐛 Disappearing timeline data
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Timeline entries not saving correctly
- Inability to edit or delete timeline events
- Crashes when trying to access photos or export
- Syncing issues leading to data loss
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for BC/AD dates
- Implement a horizontal timeline view
- Allow adding event descriptions and notes
- Provide more color and customization options
- Improve export and sharing functionality


### Life Logbook, When was that?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-logbook-when-was-that/id1637808045)

This app helps you create a timeline of your life events and reminds you of the last time you did something. Log details, add photos, and gain insights into your activity patterns. Secure your data with biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Timeline of life events, Timely event reminders, Detailed event logging with photos, Secure access with Face ID/Touch ID, Customizable event management, Insightful event statistics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeline free?

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

### Is Life Logbook, When was that? free?

Life Logbook, When was that? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timeline or Life Logbook, When was that??

Timeline is rated higher. Timeline averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Life Logbook, When was that? averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Timeline or Life Logbook, When was that? have ads?

Neither Timeline nor Life Logbook, When was that? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeline or Life Logbook, When was that??

Timeline ships an update monthly, and Life Logbook, When was that? monthly. Most recently, Timeline was updated on November 6, 2026 and Life Logbook, When was that? on November 3, 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.*