# TimeStory vs PDF Indexer

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Indexer at 5.0 against TimeStory's 3.7. PDF Indexer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). TimeStory's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PDF Indexer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Indexer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStory | PDF Indexer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestory-timeline-maker/id1476882118/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-indexer/id6799589624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Programmer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033051101) | [MATTHEW BYONG BAE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776132813) |

## 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 |


### PDF Indexer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-indexer/id6799589624)

This app creates fast navigation for PDFs by turning title-to-page mappings into searchable indexes. It allows you to import mappings from various file formats and opens directly to the mapped page within the PDF. All data is stored locally on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Search across multiple indexed PDFs, Exact, prefix, substring, and alias matching, Jump directly to mapped pages, Import mappings from CSV, JSON, XLSX, and text, Page-offset calibration, Mapping correction and export, Local-first data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStory free?

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

### Is PDF Indexer free?

PDF Indexer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TimeStory or PDF Indexer?

PDF Indexer is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PDF Indexer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TimeStory or PDF Indexer have ads?

PDF Indexer shows ads; TimeStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeStory or PDF Indexer?

TimeStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Indexer every 2 days. Most recently, TimeStory was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Indexer on October 18, 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.*