Comparison

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro vs Timelane

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

Head to head
About

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

Instantly convert and count characters, words, and UTF8 words from copied text. Offers a built-in editor for further modifications and seamless sharing to other applications. Supports all languages with an accurate UTF8 word count engine.

Highlights
  • Automatic plain text output
  • Integrated plain text editor
  • One-touch sharing to other apps
  • Character, word, and UTF8 word counting
  • Supports all languages
  • Accurate UTF8 word count engine
Features
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Convert all plain text from whatever you copied and count the character and words at the same time! Features: v1.21 - automatic output of plain text with even no need to touch the interface of the app - equipped with a plain text editor for further editing - text can be quickly shared with other apps with one-touch - not only the characters but also the words and UTF8 words will be counted and attached - all languages supported (please use the UTF8 number instead of word for some languages) - very accurate UTF8 word count engine for any Unicode character language users v1.21 -> v1.22 - fine-tuning, app size reduced - animation changed v1.22 -> v1.24 - all deprecated code rewritten v1.24 -> v1.27 - All deprecated code corrected for iOS15 and up - App interface modified: share button's size & image - System menu implemented: Technical Support, Rate Me, More From Us - App display name modified from "Plain Text Pro + Word Counter" to "Word Counter + Plain Text Pro" - App information updated for the new 13+/16+/18+ age-rating system Instructions basic mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app) 4. open another app and Paste the plain text Instructions professional mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. touch the button "Copy back to clipboard" 4. do further editing on the editor (the keyboard can be dismissed when you touch outside the editor) 5. choose what word count information be added to the end of the plain text, character, word, and UTF8 6. touch the Share button to share out or if you only need the plain text in the clipboard to paste, jump to the next step 7. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app)

About

Timelane

This app unifies your tasks, events, and habits into a single, simple interface. It integrates with your existing Calendar and Reminders apps to help you manage your schedule and deadlines effortlessly. Stay organized without juggling multiple applications.

Highlights
  • Unified list and calendar view
  • Task inbox for unscheduled items
  • Deadline tracking with daily reminders
  • Customizable calendar and list visibility
  • Widgets for daily items and calendar view
  • Cross-device notifications
Features
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Streamline your life with Timelane, an all-in-one productivity app with a focus on simplicity. Combining the power of Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, Timelane helps you effortlessly manage your schedule, set and track repeating items, and stay on top of tasks with deadlines. Say goodbye to juggling multiple apps and hello to simple organization. Important: Timelane requires full access to your Calendar and Reminders apps in order to function. Features: - Unified list view that shows today's items and the items for the next several days - Calendar view for looking at any date in the past or future - Inbox to hold tasks with no assigned date - All data is stored in Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, so your data is safe if you delete the app - Log view for looking at completed items - Any task can be made a deadline (it will then show the remaining days each day until completed, so you'll never forget it) - If you complete a repeating task after its due date, Timelane asks if you want to schedule the next occurrence based on the original due date or based on the current date - You can select which calendars and lists to show - Several widgets show the remaining items for the current day, or can just function as a simple calendar view - Notifications can show on all your devices, and can be toggled on/off per calendar/list. A few notes before purchasing: Timelane acts as a unified interface to Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, and thus all of your data remains safely stored in those apps and in iCloud (even if you ever delete Timelane). This app has been designed to specifically work with those two apps, and is actually fine to be used alongside them. A "deadline" is a specific task with an assigned date that will show a daily reminder that it is coming up, so you'll never forget (the app uses a "low priority" flag from Reminders to signify a deadline). Something not working? We realize that there are many things that could've been overlooked when creating this app, and bugs do sneak in. If something is not working or not displaying properly, feel free to contact us! We will get it fixed as quick as possible.

Screenshots

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro3 screens
Timelane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timelane at every 2 weeks against Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's every 29 months. Timelane also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99 and Timelane $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Word Counter + Plain Text Pro against 5.0 for Timelane. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, Timelane every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro versus Timelane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Counter + Plain Text ProTimelane
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiulong ZhaoNicely Dressed Code

Customer experience

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timelane

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Timelane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Counter + Plain Text Pro free?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timelane free?
Timelane costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Timelane?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro and Timelane are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Timelane have ads?
Neither Word Counter + Plain Text Pro nor Timelane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Timelane?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, and Timelane every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro was updated on September 11, 2026 and Timelane on August 27, 2026.

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