Photo Widget vs TimeLineReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Widget
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Yet another photo widget called Petapeta is here! Meaning of Petapeta in Japanese; - sticking something like a seal or sticky note all over the wall Starting from iOS 14, you can place widgets on the home screen. This app makes use of the feature and allows you to post your favorite photos and to-do notes on the home screen as if they were sticky notes. You can post a lot of notes on the home screen just like putting stickies on the wall. It's super easy to make a photo widget. 1. Select a photo in the app to make a note 2. Add a widget on the home screen At this stage you are seeing your selected photo, but this is only a temporary display, so let's link your photo to the widget you just added. 3. Press and hold on the widget you just added and select "Edit widget" 4. Tap "Choose" and choose the note you just made Now you have a photo widget! The way to make a text note widget is the same as a photo widget. Features - You can create up to 50 notes. - There is no limit to the number of widgets you can use. - You can choose from large, medium and small widget sizes. - There is no photo album function. Notes: • This app includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a 6-monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • If you buy premium subscription, you'll get the features listed below: - No Ads - You can create and save an unlimited number of notes Terms of Service: https://www.daikokk.com/en/Petapeta/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.daikokk.com/en/Petapeta/pp/
TimeLineReader
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タイムライン読み上げアプリです。 タイムラインを作成し、それに沿って読み上げを行うことができます。 プレゼンの練習やトレーニング、ゲームの攻略などのお供にオススメです。 表示名と読み上げ名は個別に設定可能です。 見やすさや聞き取りやすさに合わせてそれぞれ設定できます。 読み上げだけでなく、通知音や表示のみへの切り替えも個別に設定可能です。 CSV形式のテキストでimport/export可能なので、 作ったタイムラインを共有する事もできます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLineReader at none against Photo Widget's 2. TimeLineReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Photo Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Photo Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 6 months. TimeLineReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Widget ships an update every 2 months, TimeLineReader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Widget | TimeLineReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daiko K.K. | Takashi Hidano |
In-app purchases
Photo Widget
- Pro Upgrade · 6 Monthly7 Days trial$1.496 Months
- Pro Upgrade · Yearly7 Days trial$1.991 Year
TimeLineReader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Photo Widget free?
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Do Photo Widget or TimeLineReader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Photo Widget or TimeLineReader?
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