# Time Machine vs Timeline

The clearest difference is rating: Time Machine at 4.5 against Timeline's 3.0. Time Machine also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). Timeline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Timeline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Machine has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Machine | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-life-clock/id1502507360/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-z/id6467675445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [红升 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502418960) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-machine-life-clock/id1502507360)

Visualize your life's timeline and track important dates. This app helps you see how much time has passed, count down to future events, and preserve memories with photos and messages. It also allows you to create time capsules for your future self.

**Highlights:** Visualize time lived, Track week, month, and year progress, Countdown to future events, Save memories with photos and text, Create time capsules for future self

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 时间机器1月高级会员 | $0.49 | per month |
| 时间机器1年高级会员 | $5.99 | per year |


### Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-z/id6467675445)

Explore significant historical events, art, and culture through beautifully animated chronological lists. Discover award-winning films, influential figures, scientific breakthroughs, literary masterpieces, and iconic art.

**Highlights:** Animated chronological lists, Explore cinema and awards, Discover influential figures, Learn about science and literature, View art and photography, Regularly updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Timelines | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Machine free?

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

### Is Timeline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Machine or Timeline?

Time Machine is rated higher. Time Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Timeline averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Time Machine or Timeline have ads?

Time Machine shows ads; Timeline does not.

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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.*