# Timeshifter vs ARDAR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARDAR at none against Timeshifter's 3. ARDAR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and device support (3 vs 1). Timeshifter's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 9) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. ARDAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timeshifter against 4.6 for ARDAR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeshifter has 2.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Timeshifter's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARDAR's.

Timeshifter ships an update every 9 days, ARDAR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeshifter | ARDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Travel, #149 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to combat jet lag based on circadian science. It offers practical advice for light exposure and avoidance to help you adjust to new time zones quickly and reduce symptoms like insomnia and sleepiness.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications for advice, Automatic detection of short trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


### ARDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardar-ar-flight-tracker/id6786470882)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay live aircraft information directly onto your camera view. Point your device at the sky to identify planes, track their routes, and see details like speed, altitude, and airline.

**Highlights:** AR aircraft labels over real sky, Live flight tracker data, Flight and plane radar views, Detailed aircraft information, Flight path visualization, Filters for focused spotting, Apple Watch companion map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeshifter free?

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

### Is ARDAR free?

ARDAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timeshifter or ARDAR?

Timeshifter is rated higher. Timeshifter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while ARDAR averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Timeshifter or ARDAR have ads?

Neither Timeshifter nor ARDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeshifter or ARDAR?

Timeshifter ships an update every 9 days, and ARDAR every 10 days. Most recently, Timeshifter was updated on September 24, 2026 and ARDAR on September 20, 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.*