# TimeStory vs Timeline

The clearest difference is rating: Timeline at 4.3 against TimeStory's 3.7. Timeline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). TimeStory's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Timeline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timeline holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TimeStory's written reviews are positive against 59% of Timeline'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, Timeline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-schedule-by-hour/id6497067480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Programmer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033051101) | [naoki otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) |

## 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 |


### Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-schedule-by-hour/id6497067480)

Master your schedule with this powerful timeline management app. Organize work, personal life, and projects with visual overviews, custom notes, and smart notifications. Enjoy offline access, biometric security, and data export for ultimate productivity.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline overview, Unlimited tab organization, Intuitive emoji display, Lightning-fast search, Smart notifications, Biometric security, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Pay Once) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is Timeline free?

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

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

Timeline is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timeline averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do TimeStory or Timeline have ads?

Timeline shows ads; TimeStory does not.

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

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timeline weekly. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timeline on October 25, 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.*