# Timelines Time Tracking vs Mana

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timelines Time Tracking at 1.6K against Mana's 1. Mana's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timelines Time Tracking sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mana sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mana holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines Time Tracking | Mana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mana-spend-time-better/id1518398842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) | [Mana Hours, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518398841) |

## What reviewers say

### Timelines Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234)

Easily track your personal and work hours with this intuitive time tracking app. Visualize your time usage with interactive timelines and charts, set goals, and gain insights to improve efficiency and productivity. Sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Quick data entry with timers, Interactive timeline visualizations, Statistics and trend charts, Cross-device synchronization, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Siri Shortcuts integration, Detailed PDF and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Legacy Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Helpful data visualization and reporting
- 🔒 Reliable and bug-free
- 💡 Customizable categories and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered too expensive
- 🔓 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Desire for more advanced analytics and filtering

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues between devices
- Rare crashes or data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and reuse time tracking templates
- Option to group timelines into folders or categories
- Improved iPad and Mac support
- Reminders and alerts for time limits or goals


### Mana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mana-spend-time-better/id1518398842)

This app helps you understand and optimize how you spend your time. It offers tools for goal setting, reflection, and personalized guidance to help you focus on what matters most. Integrations with other services enhance its time-tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Holistic time reflection, Transparent time logging, Goal setting and progress tracking, Personalized expert guidance, Integration with Apple Health, Location services for automated tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mana.ai Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Mana.ai Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

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

### Is Mana free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timelines Time Tracking or Mana?

Mana is rated higher. Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Mana averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timelines Time Tracking or Mana have ads?

Neither Timelines Time Tracking nor Mana shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timelines Time Tracking or Mana?

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, and Mana monthly. Most recently, Timelines Time Tracking was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mana on October 8, 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.*