Comparison

TimeStory vs Charles Note Pro

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

Head to head
About

TimeStory

Create visual timelines for projects, journals, and histories with intuitive touch gestures. Easily add images, customize appearance, and export your work in various formats. Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil and multitasking support.

Highlights
  • Create graphical timelines
  • Add photos and image files
  • Divide timeline into sections
  • Import custom icons
  • Customize appearance (colors, fonts, shapes)
  • Export in PDF or PNG format
  • Apple Pencil and keyboard support
Features
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TimeStory for iPad/iPhone is a paid app (one-time purchase or annual subscription) for creating graphical timelines--project plans, roadmaps, personal journals, histories, and more, on scales from days to centuries--quickly and easily, while avoiding the complexity of project management tools. The free download lets you open, view, and share timelines created on TimeStory for Mac. If you want to create and edit timelines on your iPad/iPhone, you can activate the built-in free trial, and then, if you choose, pay once or subscribe annually. The free trial does not auto-renew into a subscription, so there’s no risk. Use natural touchscreen gestures to navigate and scale the timeline. Create an event just by tapping one of the New Event buttons then tapping or dragging on the timeline where you want it. Attach photos or image files. Divide your timeline into sections. Import your own SVG or PNG icons to mark points in time. Apply background colors, fonts, event shapes, text alignment, and more. Share your work in PDF or PNG format, exporting an entire timeline or just a section of it. On iPad, TimeStory has great support for Apple Pencil and external keyboards and pointers, works great in Split View and other multitasking modes, and supports multiple windows so you can open multiple documents at once or keep it open next to your research. Versions: This version of TimeStory was built to natively support iPad and iPhone. **Note: TimeStory for Mac is a separate purchase.** More info at https://timestory.app/get/ Web: Learn more on our website (https://timestory.app/), with example timelines, release history, and documentation. (Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Charles Note Pro

Features
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Make a simple app for a simple life. The first project from the Charles App. www.charlesnote.net Simplified the features as much as possible by taking out all the unnecessary ones, based on my experience of using memo apps for the past 10 years. "It is only finished when you can no longer make it any simpler." That was what I had in mind and I really did make it as simple as possible. I took out the features that I don't use and even steps that are not needed, and I'm finally satisfied with it. I will update the features that may be needed later. All the features are located at the bottom, so keep your grip on the phone as you use the app. Features ㅇ Web service launch [www.charlesnote.net] ㅇ Use charles note in iphone, ipad and web ㅇ Notepad name settings ㅇ Slide down to create a note ㅇ Touch the content to edit a note ㅇ Slide to the side to search ㅇ Slide to the side to change settings ㅇ Delete memo ㅇ Delete note ㅇ Copy memo ㅇ Delete multiple selections ㅇ Note favorites ㅇ Adjust font size ㅇ Select among 20 different themes ㅇ Export note ㅇ Share note ㅇ Sign up, login

Screenshots

TimeStory4 screens
Charles Note Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charles Note Pro at none against TimeStory's 3. Charles Note Pro also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Charles Note Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Charles Note Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeStory versus Charles Note Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeStoryCharles Note Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual Programmer, LLCcheol gyu kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeStory

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • One-Time Purchase$39.99
None

Charles Note Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeStory free?
TimeStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charles Note Pro free?
Charles Note Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeStory or Charles Note Pro have ads?
Neither TimeStory nor Charles Note Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeStory or Charles Note Pro?
TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Charles Note Pro every 9 days. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on October 24, 2026 and Charles Note Pro on October 18, 2026.

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