Comparison

Reading List vs Timelane

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

Head to head
About

Reading List

Save web pages to read later, accessing them anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Easily add sites via share extensions or a dedicated button, and manage your list by deleting read articles.

Highlights
  • Save web pages to read later
  • Access saved content anytime, anywhere
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Add sites via share extension
  • Delete read articles easily
Features
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Have you ever felt like you don't have enough time to read an interesting web page you found? "Reading List" app will help you out! You can access your saved web pages anytime, anywhere and on any device! Howto: ・ You can add the site to the list by pressing the (+) button or by selecting the "Reading List" app from other app's Share Extension. ・ You can access from other devices by signing up. ・ You can delete sites that you have read by long pressing.

About

Timelane

This app unifies your tasks, events, and habits into a single, simple interface. It integrates with your existing Calendar and Reminders apps to help you manage your schedule and deadlines effortlessly. Stay organized without juggling multiple applications.

Highlights
  • Unified list and calendar view
  • Task inbox for unscheduled items
  • Deadline tracking with daily reminders
  • Customizable calendar and list visibility
  • Widgets for daily items and calendar view
  • Cross-device notifications
Features
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See Apple Calendar events and Reminders together in one clear timeline. Timelane helps you see what is happening now, what still needs attention, and what comes next. Keep using your existing calendars and reminder lists, with a focused view of the day ahead. YOUR DAY, ASSEMBLED See overdue work, today’s events and reminders, and the days ahead in one continuous timeline. Move through dates naturally, complete reminders where they appear, and keep the day in context. A PLACE FOR UNDATED TASKS Reminders without a date stay visible in Needs Scheduling until you decide where they belong. Nothing disappears simply because it has not reached the calendar yet. CALENDAR AND REMINDERS STAY IN CHARGE Timelane works directly with Apple Calendar and Reminders. There is no separate account to create. Your information remains available in Apple’s apps and syncs through the services you already use. BUILT FOR ALL YOUR SCREENS • iPhone and iPad keep the full timeline close at hand • Mac gives the day more room to breathe • Apple Watch shows what is next and supports quick task entry • Home Screen widgets keep the timeline and calendar visible • Apple Watch complications surface upcoming items at a glance THE DETAILS WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD Choose which calendars and reminder lists appear. Create and edit events and tasks. Keep repeating reminders useful, see today’s completed items, set optional notifications, and mark important reminders as deadlines. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Timelane does not collect your calendar events or reminders. It reads and updates the Apple databases on your devices only with the access you grant. Productivity should not become another project. Timelane helps you see the day clearly, handle what matters, and move on.

Screenshots

Reading List1 screens
Timelane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reading List at Free against Timelane's $0.99. Reading List also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Timelane's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Reading List is free to download; Timelane costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timelane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update monthly, Timelane fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reading List versus Timelane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListTimelane
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShogo YoshidaNicely Dressed Code

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Timelane

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reading List

No in-app purchases

None

Timelane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timelane free?
Timelane costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or Timelane?
Timelane is rated higher. Reading List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timelane averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading List or Timelane have ads?
Neither Reading List nor Timelane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or Timelane?
Reading List ships an update monthly, and Timelane fortnightly. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 9, 2026 and Timelane on October 24, 2026.

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