# TimeStory vs Ganttly

The clearest difference is rating: Ganttly at 5.0 against TimeStory's 3.7. Ganttly also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Ganttly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ganttly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Ganttly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | Ganttly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganttly-project-planner/id6749783883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Programmer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033051101) | [Dao Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815877185) |

## 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 |


### Ganttly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganttly-project-planner/id6749783883)

This app offers a minimalist approach to project and task management, transforming to-do lists into visual timelines. It's designed for personal projects, providing clarity and motivation without complexity or sign-up requirements.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline creation, Effortless task management, Curated color themes, Progress tracking, Timely reminders, No sign-up required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ganttly Unlimited Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Ganttly Unlimited Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| +40 Premium Color Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip for Cat Snacks | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip for Cat Toys | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip for Catio Fund | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ganttly Unlimited Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is Ganttly free?

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

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

Ganttly is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ganttly averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TimeStory or Ganttly have ads?

Neither TimeStory nor Ganttly shows ads.

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

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ganttly every 10 days. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ganttly on October 28, 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.*