# TimeStory vs BuildSync

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuildSync at 15.1 against TimeStory's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and BuildSync sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, BuildSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | BuildSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 28 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) | [James Pelton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122156882) |

## 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 |


### BuildSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildsync-rental-manager/id6747191806)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuildSync Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| BuildSync Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| BuildSync Enterprise | $19.99 | per month |
| BuildSync Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is BuildSync free?

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

### Do TimeStory or BuildSync have ads?

Neither TimeStory nor BuildSync shows ads.

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

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and BuildSync every 2 months. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on October 24, 2026 and BuildSync 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.*