Comparison

Parallel Chronology vs FoldShape Quest

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

Head to head
About

Parallel Chronology

Explore historical events and fictional timelines side-by-side. Compare information across different categories and time periods, from the dawn of the universe to the present and beyond. Discover new insights by juxtaposing diverse data points on an infinitely scrolling timeline.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side information display
  • Story units for comparative analysis
  • Infinite scroll timeline (99.9 billion BC to 99.9 billion AD)
  • Tool for historical discovery
  • Supports custom fictional data
  • Links to Wikipedia for details
  • Universal device support (iPhone/iPad)
Features
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## Parallel comparison ## You can display various informations with time attributes unit of year side by side, regardless of a specific category such as Japanese history or world history. ## Story Unit ## Multiple data are displayed together in a unit "Story", so you can easily compare informations along with different viewpoints. ## Almost infinite scroll ## You can display Informations from before the birth of the universe (13.8 billion years ago) to the present on the same timeline. It is almost infinite scroll by practical usage. It is about a range of 99.9 billion BC to 99.9 billion AD. ## Tool for new discovery ## Comparing historical figures of various countries, or history of natural disasters and wars, which may deepen your understanding of history or make new discoveries. ## It's OK on any data ## You can create Story and datas of it. It's OK not only data on history, but fictional datas such as in novels, movies, and completely original datas. ex. * History of characters in SF novels * Genealogy of ancestors * Data for memorization of historical terms ## Easy to check detail informations ## Each data on the chronology is linked to page of Wikipedia, so if its title exists, you can check the detail information immediately. This is the same even if it is data created by yourself. ## Universal devices ## This app supports universal devices, so you can use comfortably with either iPhone of iPad. In addition, you can rotate either horizontally or vertically. So you can rotate it according to your preference, for example in case you want to display a longer period, want to compare a lot of informations. This app is developed as you can use even if on 4-inch iPhone SE. If you will be using on large resolution device like iPad Pro, more comfortable.

About

FoldShape Quest

Features
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Explore how flat nets become 3D solids. Fold five guided puzzles, including cube nets, a tetrahedron, and a hexagonal prism. Rotate the 3D view, follow each fold, and use hints when you need them. Earn stars and experience points, review completed puzzles in your notebook, and keep progress on your device. Available in 10 languages. No account, ads, or additional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Parallel Chronology3 screens
FoldShape Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Parallel Chronology at Free against FoldShape Quest's $1.99. Parallel Chronology also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). FoldShape Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Parallel Chronology is free to download; FoldShape Quest costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallel Chronology ships an update every 5 months, FoldShape Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Parallel Chronology versus FoldShape Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallel ChronologyFoldShape Quest
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNeusara LLCManabi Mate LLC

In-app purchases

None

Parallel Chronology

No in-app purchases

None

FoldShape Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parallel Chronology free?
Parallel Chronology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FoldShape Quest free?
FoldShape Quest costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parallel Chronology or FoldShape Quest have ads?
Neither Parallel Chronology nor FoldShape Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parallel Chronology or FoldShape Quest?
Parallel Chronology ships an update every 5 months, and FoldShape Quest every 2 months. Most recently, Parallel Chronology was updated on October 7, 2026 and FoldShape Quest on October 5, 2026.

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