# Timelines Time Tracking vs GRIT

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timelines Time Tracking at 1.6K against GRIT's 1. Timelines Time Tracking also leads on device support (4 vs 2). GRIT's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 GRIT sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GRIT 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. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Timelines Time Tracking's written reviews are positive against 100% of GRIT's.

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, GRIT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines Time Tracking | GRIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/grit-time-management/id1575148019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) | [Rix Data GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568545660) |

## 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


### GRIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-time-management/id1575148019)

This app helps you build self-discipline and achieve long-term personal goals by setting daily and weekly targets. You can commit money as an incentive, earning a reward for completion or losing funds for missed deadlines. It also includes a to-do list for non-goal-related tasks.

**Highlights:** Set daily and weekly goals, Commit money as incentive, Earn rewards for completion, Track progress, Add to-do list items, Create repeating tasks, Weekly time allocation goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

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

### Is GRIT free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Timelines Time Tracking nor GRIT shows ads.

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

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, and GRIT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timelines Time Tracking was updated on October 26, 2026 and GRIT on October 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.*