# TimeStory vs Truly Simple Timeline

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeStory at 100% against Truly Simple Timeline's 50%. Truly Simple Timeline's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Truly Simple Timeline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Truly Simple Timeline holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TimeStory's written reviews are positive against 50% of Truly Simple 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, Truly Simple Timeline every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | Truly Simple Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truly-simple-timeline/id6747322531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Programmer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033051101) | [Colin Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814828139) |

## 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 |


### Truly Simple Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truly-simple-timeline/id6747322531)

Build and visualize narrative arcs, story beats, and character involvement across novels or any project. Its drag-and-drop interface supports various event types and date spans, with cross-device functionality for easy planning and adjustments.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop interface, Narrative arc and story beat tracking, Single-date and duration events, BC/AD date support, Vertical and horizontal modes, Cross-device functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is Truly Simple Timeline free?

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

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

Truly Simple Timeline is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Truly Simple Timeline averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do TimeStory or Truly Simple Timeline have ads?

Neither TimeStory nor Truly Simple Timeline shows ads.

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

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Truly Simple Timeline every 11 days. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on September 9, 2026 and Truly Simple Timeline on September 8, 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.*