Comparison

TimeLineReader vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

TimeLineReader

Features
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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。

About

App Lock

Features
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I have so much to do. And this too. But before I know it, I'm on my phone and it's already this late... Sound familiar? Videos, SNS, web surfing. Smartphones are incredibly convenient tools, but they come with tons of temptations! Is my willpower just weak? No, everyone naturally gravitates toward the easy path. That's when mechanisms (like this app) come to the rescue! This app lets anyone easily restrict smartphone apps temporarily (making them unusable), so you can focus entirely on what really matters. You can restrict specific apps, categories like SNS or games, or even all apps with ease! It also includes a To-Do list feature to manage your tasks. Follow this flow for maximum efficiency: ・Register tasks in ToDo ・Restrict distracting apps ・Complete ToDos and tap to delete them ※Tap the added checklist items to delete ・Once all ToDos are done, lift the app restrictions ・Then play as much as you want!!! <Features> ・Restrict/Release apps/websites (specific/category/all) ・To-Do list feature ※Restrictions continue even if you close this app. ※Restrictions are lifted if you delete this app while restrictions are active. Do your tasks first, then play! This is a paid app with no ads whatsoever.

Screenshots

TimeLineReader4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeLineReader at Free against App Lock's $2.99. TimeLineReader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). App Lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

TimeLineReader is free to download; App Lock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLineReader ships an update every 5 months, App Lock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TimeLineReader versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLineReaderApp Lock
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi HidanoShun Isayama

In-app purchases

None

TimeLineReader

No in-app purchases

None

App Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeLineReader free?
TimeLineReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeLineReader or App Lock have ads?
TimeLineReader shows ads; App Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeLineReader or App Lock?
TimeLineReader ships an update every 5 months, and App Lock every 4 months. Most recently, TimeLineReader was updated on October 27, 2026 and App Lock on November 4, 2026.

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