Comparison

TimeStory vs Briefed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeStory

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
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TimeStory for iPad/iPhone is a paid app (one-time purchase or annual subscription) for creating graphical timelines--project plans, roadmaps, personal journals, histories, and more, on scales from days to centuries--quickly and easily, while avoiding the complexity of project management tools. The free download lets you open, view, and share timelines created on TimeStory for Mac. If you want to create and edit timelines on your iPad/iPhone, you can activate the built-in free trial, and then, if you choose, pay once or subscribe annually. The free trial does not auto-renew into a subscription, so there’s no risk. Use natural touchscreen gestures to navigate and scale the timeline. Create an event just by tapping one of the New Event buttons then tapping or dragging on the timeline where you want it. Attach photos or image files. Divide your timeline into sections. Import your own SVG or PNG icons to mark points in time. Apply background colors, fonts, event shapes, text alignment, and more. Share your work in PDF or PNG format, exporting an entire timeline or just a section of it. On iPad, TimeStory has great support for Apple Pencil and external keyboards and pointers, works great in Split View and other multitasking modes, and supports multiple windows so you can open multiple documents at once or keep it open next to your research. Versions: This version of TimeStory was built to natively support iPad and iPhone. **Note: TimeStory for Mac is a separate purchase.** More info at https://timestory.app/get/ Web: Learn more on our website (https://timestory.app/), with example timelines, release history, and documentation. (Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Briefed

Features
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Reclaim YOUR focus with Briefed. In a world full of flashy notifications, endless ads, and overstimulating interfaces, Briefed is your quiet corner for productivity. We believe that the tools you use to focus shouldn't be the very things that distract you. We’ve stripped away the noise to give you a utility that is as powerful as it is simple. No steep learning curves, no hidden paywalls—just you and your goals. Why Briefed? Minimalist Design: A clean, intentional interface that reduces cognitive load and keeps you calm. Zero Distractions: No intrusive ads, no "pro" upsells, and no overstimulated screens. Pure Simplicity: Built for users who value their time and mental clarity above all else. Privacy First: Focus on your work knowing your data isn't the product. Stop managing your apps and start managing your day. Get Briefed. [UPDT] VER1.3 - CHANGELOG: + Task Colors + Task Prefix + Rearrange Tasks in EDIT mode + New Task "Recycling Bin" - iPad/WebOS Display Bug - Reset Settings Bug

Screenshots

TimeStory4 screens
Briefed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Briefed at none against TimeStory's 3. Briefed also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Briefed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Briefed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeStory versus Briefed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeStoryBriefed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual Programmer, LLCENRIQUE NICOLAS SILHY SOSA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeStory

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • One-Time Purchase$39.99
None

Briefed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeStory free?
TimeStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Briefed free?
Briefed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeStory or Briefed have ads?
Neither TimeStory nor Briefed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeStory or Briefed?
TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Briefed every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on September 25, 2026 and Briefed on October 13, 2026.

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