# Timelines Time Tracking vs TIME REC.

The clearest difference is rating: Timelines Time Tracking at 4.8 against TIME REC.'s 3.8. Timelines Time Tracking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). TIME REC.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 TIME REC. sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelines Time Tracking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, 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 75% of TIME REC.'s.

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, TIME REC. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines Time Tracking | TIME REC. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-rec-record-your-time/id6472043469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) | [Yoshinori Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685599976) |

## 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


### TIME REC.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-rec-record-your-time/id6472043469)

Easily log any activity with timestamps for better personal record-keeping. Track everything from meals and exercise to study sessions and shopping trips. This app helps you manage your time effectively by providing a simple way to record your daily events.

**Highlights:** Log any activity with timestamps, Versatile for various record-keeping needs, Simple and intuitive interface, Track meals, exercise, study, and more, Effective time management tool

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Plan | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 Months Plan | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

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

### Is TIME REC. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timelines Time Tracking or TIME REC.?

Timelines Time Tracking is rated higher. Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while TIME REC. averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Timelines Time Tracking or TIME REC. have ads?

TIME REC. shows ads; Timelines Time Tracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timelines Time Tracking or TIME REC.?

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, and TIME REC. every 4 days. Most recently, Timelines Time Tracking was updated on September 22, 2026 and TIME REC. on September 21, 2026.

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