# TimeStory vs Aeon Timeline 3

TimeStory and Aeon Timeline 3 both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TimeStory's written reviews are positive against 60% of Aeon Timeline 3's. Aeon Timeline 3's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Aeon Timeline 3 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aeon Timeline 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aeon Timeline 3 has 50 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TimeStory's written reviews are positive against 60% of Aeon Timeline 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Aeon Timeline 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | Aeon Timeline 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews) | **[3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-timeline-3/id1563351378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Programmer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033051101) | [Timeline.App Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563351380) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Two-Week Trial | Free | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


### Aeon Timeline 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-timeline-3/id1563351378)

Create visually rich timelines for creative writing, project management, legal cases, and research. Offers multiple views like timeline, relationship, and mindmap. A free read-only mode is available, with editing unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple data visualization views, Timeline, relationship, and mindmap views, Story arc and character tracking, Project breakdown and task management, Legal case event mapping, Customizable calendars, Scrivener/Ulysses integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aeon Timeline 3 + Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Updates: Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Updates: One Year | $34.99 | one-time |
| Aeon Timeline 3 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for fiction writing
- 💡 Highly customizable data structures
- 🚀 Efficient for project management
- 🔄 Multiple flexible data views
- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pricing/licensing
- 🐛 Glitchy mobile app
- 📉 Steep learning curve
- 🐌 Slow performance with large datasets
- 🚫 No export options (iOS)

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app is glitchy
- Cannot tap bottom option when scrolling
- Tilting phone sends back to another menu
- File icon drops into Files app with no way back
- Date inputs defaulting to year 2000

**Requested features**

- Timeline-map feature
- Manual distance labeling on maps
- Sliding through time with character labels on maps
- Manual export options from iOS app
- A reference manual instead of just online knowledge base


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is Aeon Timeline 3 free?

Aeon Timeline 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeStory or Aeon Timeline 3?

Aeon Timeline 3 is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Aeon Timeline 3 averages 3.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do TimeStory or Aeon Timeline 3 have ads?

Neither TimeStory nor Aeon Timeline 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeStory or Aeon Timeline 3?

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Aeon Timeline 3 monthly. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on September 9, 2026 and Aeon Timeline 3 on September 18, 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.*