# Timelines Time Tracking vs Habits First

The clearest difference is update cadence: Habits First at weekly against Timelines Time Tracking's monthly. Timelines Time Tracking's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 170) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Habits First sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timelines Time Tracking against 4.9 for Habits First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Timelines Time Tracking's written reviews are positive against 94% of Habits First's.

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, Habits First weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines Time Tracking | Habits First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews) | **[4.9 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habits-first/id6791076258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) | [Eric Su](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763094575) |

## 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


### Habits First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habits-first/id6791076258)

This app helps you build healthy habits by blocking distracting social media apps until you complete your daily goals. It uses the Premack principle to reinforce desired behaviors, offering flexible tracking and commitment options. The core functionality is free, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced integrations.

**Highlights:** Blocks social media apps, Tracks custom habits (walks, workouts, reading), Integrates with health trackers, Flexible blocking schedules and locations, Commitment locks for long-term goals, Optional one-time purchase for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Habits Pro | $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 Habits First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timelines Time Tracking or Habits First?

Habits First is rated higher. Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Habits First averages 4.9 from 170 ratings.

### Do Timelines Time Tracking or Habits First have ads?

Neither Timelines Time Tracking nor Habits First shows ads.

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

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, and Habits First weekly. Most recently, Timelines Time Tracking was updated on October 19, 2026 and Habits First on October 18, 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.*