swatchbook vs TimeAid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
swatchbook
This app provides a cloud platform for sourcing, developing, and sharing digital materials. It allows users to search, filter, and request physical samples, interact with materials in 2D and 3D, and create shareable collections for design projects.
- Source and request physical material samples
- Develop materials with 2D and 3D display options
- Create and share material collections
- Search and filter digital materials
- Patent-pending 1:1 material display
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swatchbook is the new home of materials. a cloud platform that revolutionizes the sourcing, development & sharing of digital materials. with the iOS app this means we are putting all the materials back in your hand. all the power of swatchbook focused inside the mobile app. source: Search, filter & fine tune your search. when ready, request samples for a wonderful touch & feel experience. you are making an actual physical product after all. develop: we've designed this to make the best use of all the visual tools swatchbook has to offer. it offers various display options to view the swatches including our incredible patent pending 1:1 display. interact with them in 2d & 3d & ultimately create materials & collections for your design line. share: Create collections that can be shared within your organization, with your team members, or externally with material consultants or you may receive them directly from your suppliers.
TimeAid
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With TimeAid, you can share alarms, timers and stopwatches with friends, family, and teammates, across the globe in real-time. It’s the perfect tool for busy parents, fitness partners, remote colleagues, and anyone who needs to stay in sync, even when they’re apart. Set, share, and track clocks with ease—whether you're timing your daughter's toothbrushing session from across the country or collaborating with your running group on daily workouts. TimeAid keeps you connected when timing matters most. TimeAid's Key Features: Shared Timers & Stopwatches: pick a type, set a time, create, share, and stay in sync on every start, pause or update with real-time notifications for everyone observing. In-App Messaging: Group chat within each timer or stopwatch. Stay on the same page with messages, send GIFs, and even giphy attachments—perfect for fun moments while coordinating. Personalized Profiles: Customize your profile with pictures, handle and username, favorite chat images. Find and follow your team, family, co-parent, friends or coaches. Finally, your achievements, deadlines, appointments, game clocks, lap & workout times, practically anything you can think of, can be shared with anybody on a mobile device. Activity History: Want to know when that clock started or ended? TimeAid keeps a full activity log for all your shared clocks—perfect for tracking everything from deadlines to daily routines. Sleek & Modern Design: Experience a cutting-edge UI with animated progress indicators and a dashboard that organizes all your clocks in one place for quick access. Safe, non-toxic: Keep conversations safe with built-in AI moderation to block toxic messages and ensure everyone can engage in a positive environment. You can manage followers, block unwanted users, and curate your experience with ease. Whether you're keeping your fitness goals on track, staying in sync with family, or coordinating with remote teams, TimeAid is designed to help you stay on top of your most important moments. No matter the distance, no matter the time zone—TimeAid brings you together, one clock at a time. Download TimeAid now and start your journey toward seamless, shared timekeeping! Time is best shared.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: swatchbook at none against TimeAid's shown. swatchbook also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). TimeAid's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
swatchbook ships an update every 2 months, TimeAid every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | swatchbook | TimeAid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | swatchbook Inc. | Book5 Inc. |
In-app purchases
swatchbook
No in-app purchases
TimeAid
No in-app purchases









