Timer Machine vs Chronicle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer Machine
Manage your time effectively with three customizable timers. Set personalized alert sounds to suit your workflow for work, study, or personal projects. This app offers an intuitive interface for a more organized approach to your day.
- Three personalized timers
- Customizable alert sounds
- User-friendly interface
- Time management for work and study
- Intuitive design
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Discover the ease of time management with Timer Machine, an app offering three personalized timers in a user-friendly and intuitive interface. Customize each timer to fit your unique needs, complete with your preferred alert sounds. Ideal for efficiently tracking various activities, Timer Machine simplifies your daily routine, whether it's for work, study, or personal projects. Embrace a more organized approach to your time with this elegantly designed app. Download Timer Machine now and experience the simplicity of personalized timing!
Chronicle
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Chronicle brings the feel of a real paper notebook to your iPhone and iPad — clean, focused, and distraction-free. Whether you want to build better habits, capture your thoughts, or plan your week, Chronicle keeps everything in one place with a beautiful, paper-like design inspired by classic journaling. JOURNAL YOUR DAYS Write freely in a paper-textured canvas. Add a highlight (the best part of your day) and a lowlight (something to improve). Build a daily reflection habit without friction. TRACK YOUR HABITS Add any habit you want to build — exercise, reading, water intake, meditation, or anything else. Track it as Yes/No, a count (reps, km, minutes), or free text. Chronicle shows your streaks, completion rates, and 12-week heatmaps so you can see exactly how you're doing. PLAN YOUR DAY AND WEEK Add to-dos for any day. Check them off with a satisfying tap. The weekly planner gives you a 7-column spread to see your whole week at a glance — just like a classic paper planner. BEAUTIFUL INSIGHTS See your 30-day completion rates, current streaks, activity heatmaps, and to-do progress charts — all in one Insights view. MULTIPLE PROFILES One app, multiple people. Each person on your iPhone or iPad can have their own profile with separate habits, journal entries, and to-dos. DESIGNED LIKE A REAL NOTEBOOK - Warm cream paper background (#FAFAF7) - Choose your page texture: plain, ruled lines, dot grid, or graph paper - Satisfying spring animations and haptic feedback - iPad: full split-view sidebar layout - iPhone: clean tab bar, icon-only Chronicle is simple enough to open every morning and powerful enough to grow with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timer Machine at none against Chronicle's shown. Timer Machine also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Timer Machine | Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Montage App, Inc. | Abhinav Mathur |
In-app purchases
Timer Machine
No in-app purchases
Chronicle
No in-app purchases
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