Comparison

Alinea vs TimeCal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alinea

Capture text from images to make it readable. This app accurately recognizes letters, preserves formatting, and allows you to edit, crop, and listen to the text. Adjust reading speed and follow along with a progress bar.

Highlights
  • Image-to-text recognition
  • Preserves text formatting
  • Edit, rotate, and crop documents
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Progress bar for reading
Features
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Met de Alinea app maak je een foto van de tekst die je wilt lezen. Alinea herkent zeer nauwkeurig de letters en zorgt ervoor dat de tekst leesbaar wordt gemaakt terwijl de opmaak van de tekst (de plaatjes en structuur) bewaard blijft. Het document kan je daarna bewerken, draaien en bijsnijden. Overbodige tekst veeg je weg en je beluistert de tekst die overblijft. De voorleessnelheid is regelbaar en je beschikt over een meeleesbalkje dat laat zien waar je bent in de tekst.

About

TimeCal

This app helps you manage your day by combining task planning, time tracking, and habit building into a single, focused workspace. It aims to reduce distractions and provide a clearer rhythm for your daily activities, offering insights into how you spend your time.

Highlights
  • Task prioritization
  • Daily schedule management
  • Time tracking and analysis
  • Habit building with progress tracking
  • Focus mode timer
  • Cross-device collaboration
Features
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TimeCal combines task planning, time tracking, and habit building in one focused workspace. Fewer switches, less noise, and a clearer rhythm for your day. How you can use TimeCal • Clear your mental load, then prioritize what matters Capture everything on your mind and quickly rank tasks by priority, so you can act on what truly matters first. • Run your day with clarity From morning to night, see what to move forward and what you already finished—stay busy without feeling scattered. • Adjust plans as your day changes When priorities shift, schedules move, or tasks need to be rescheduled, you can adapt smoothly without losing momentum. • Let data reveal where your time goes Use multi-dimensional stats and trend views to find your peak hours, spot time drains, and review your routines with evidence. • Build habits with visible progress Track consistency on a monthly calendar and turn “sometimes” into “consistently” with small, measurable wins. • Enter focus mode in one tap Start a timer and get into the zone quickly with a clean interface that minimizes distractions. Why TimeCal works for the long run • Clean design and intuitive interactions • A complete loop for tasks, planning, focus, habits, and insights • Cross-device collaboration and better schedule continuity • More than logging—continuous optimization of how you spend time Whether you are a student, a professional, or a freelancer, TimeCal is built to be a reliable long-term companion for your time. Auto-Renewable Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. If you experience a payment issue, please email your Apple ID and proof of purchase to dev@bapaws.com. Privacy Policy: https://uxsyr9xrl46.feishu.cn/wiki/RTthwgG6niQKmxkgVIacpl2snrZ Terms of Service: https://uxsyr9xrl46.feishu.cn/wiki/QHRjwJMMOiepgTk47JEcU5MJnPh Contact us: dev@bapaws.com

Screenshots

Alinea3 screens
TimeCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCal at 100% against Alinea's 0%. TimeCal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alinea sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alinea ships an update every 13 months, TimeCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alinea versus TimeCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlineaTimeCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB56 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSensotec nv筱彤 余

Customer experience

Alinea

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TimeCal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alinea

One-time1
  • Alinea activeren$99.99
3 purchases

TimeCal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Alinea free?
Alinea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCal free?
TimeCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alinea or TimeCal have ads?
Neither Alinea nor TimeCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alinea or TimeCal?
Alinea ships an update every 13 months, and TimeCal weekly. Most recently, Alinea was updated on November 2, 2026 and TimeCal on October 31, 2026.

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