Comparison

MI Diaries vs Timely Cut

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

Head to head
About

MI Diaries

This app allows Michigan residents aged 3 and older to record and submit audio diaries about their lives. It's part of a project documenting changes and continuities in Michigan life, offering prompts and the option to feature stories on a public website.

Highlights
  • Record audio diaries
  • Submit oral history recordings
  • Receive weekly/monthly prompts
  • Option to feature stories publicly
  • Document life in Michigan
  • Suitable for ages 3+
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The MI-Diaries app is part of the MI-Diaries project from Michigan State University's Sociolinguistics Lab, which is collecting audio diaries from Michiganders aged 3+ who are interested in submitting periodic oral history recordings. The MI Diaries project originally aimed to document life in Michigan during the lockdowns and immediately afterwards, as we moved back into normal life. However, the response from Michiganders was so positive that we have continued to collect audio diaries ever since. We are interested in all aspects of how life is changing or stays the same for Michiganders, from their daily routines to their language. Residents of Michigan can learn more about the project and sign up at the project website http://mi-diaries.org. Diarists receive weekly (or monthly) emails from the team, with a list of audio diary prompts, such as "Was there a headline that stuck out to you this week?". Diarists may choose to answer any or none of these questions - you may simply tell us about your day if you wish! Diarists may choose whether to have their stories be featured on the MI-Diaries website; each week we select a handful of stories that highlight what diarists have been experiencing that week.

About

Timely Cut

Features
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Timely Cut helps customers book appointments and helps barbers manage their business. Public customer booking currently features AJ Fades. BOOK WITH AJ FADES View the shop's services, prices, barber profiles, reviews, and live appointment availability before booking. BOOK IN SECONDS Pick your barber, choose a service, select an available time, and confirm. Manage upcoming appointments in one place. REQUEST ANOTHER TIME When available appointments do not suit you, send a time request and choose to share your number with the shop. The barber can call or text you to agree on a time. Requests do not reserve an appointment or collect payment; the barber must confirm an agreed appointment. MANAGE APPOINTMENTS Plans change. Review, reschedule, or cancel eligible appointments from one clear timeline. Rebook a completed visit without repeating the entire search. FOR BARBERS & SALON OWNERS Timely Cut gives you a business workspace right on your phone: • View today's bookings and tomorrow's schedule at a glance • Manage your services, pricing, and availability • Build your client list and track visit history • Set your hours and block off time • Check in clients and record in-person checkout • Send consent-based SMS campaigns and review delivery status • Share your profile so new clients can find and book you instantly TIMELY CUT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Eligible new subscribers can try Pro free for 14 days, then pay $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year (U.S. prices). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or billing period ends in your Apple Account subscriptions. One introductory offer per eligible customer per subscription group. Localized pricing is shown before purchase. Customers do not need Pro to book appointments. WHETHER YOU'RE A CLIENT OR A PRO, Timely Cut keeps your chair full and your calendar organized. Download free and book your first appointment today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ewbajflwhzqejyejbpbz.supabase.co/functions/v1/timelycut-legal/privacy

Screenshots

MI Diaries4 screens
Timely Cut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MI Diaries at none against Timely Cut's 2. MI Diaries also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Timely Cut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads 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. Timely Cut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MI Diaries asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MI Diaries ships an update fortnightly, Timely Cut every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MI Diaries versus Timely Cut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMI DiariesTimely Cut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYDANIEL PIOTR CYWINSKI

In-app purchases

None

MI Diaries

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Timely Cut

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Cut Pro Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Timely Cut Pro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MI Diaries free?
MI Diaries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timely Cut free?
Timely Cut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MI Diaries or Timely Cut have ads?
Neither MI Diaries nor Timely Cut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MI Diaries or Timely Cut?
MI Diaries ships an update fortnightly, and Timely Cut every 3 days. Most recently, MI Diaries was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timely Cut on October 9, 2026.

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