# Time Notes vs WidgetMate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Time Notes at free with in-app purchases against WidgetMate's subscription. Time Notes also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 64%) and device support (5 vs 1). WidgetMate's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (57 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and WidgetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Time Notes's written reviews are positive against 64% of WidgetMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Notes ships an update weekly, WidgetMate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Notes | WidgetMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-notes/id1542440090/reviews) | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [Right Tracks IT Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803615116) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-notes/id1542440090)

This app helps you create a personal timeline of your life's experiences. Record daily stories, track moods, water intake, finances, and movie progress. Enjoy cross-platform support, secure iCloud sync, and privacy-focused local storage.

**Highlights:** Personal timeline creation, Daily story and memory archiving, Mood and water intake tracking, Financial and movie progress logging, Cross-platform and iCloud sync, App lock with Face ID/fingerprint, Offline use and search functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $4.49 | per year |
| Life Member | $9.99 | one-time |
| originalPrice | $9.99 | one-time |


### WidgetMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533)

Enhance your iPhone with customizable widgets for both your lock and home screens. Display essential information, quick access tools, and motivational quotes. Access a collection of unique wallpapers to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Lost phone contact information widget, System status widgets (battery, storage), Countdown timers, Motivational quotes widget, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetMate Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WidgetMate Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Notes free?

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

### Is WidgetMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Notes or WidgetMate?

WidgetMate is rated higher. Time Notes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while WidgetMate averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Time Notes or WidgetMate have ads?

Neither Time Notes nor WidgetMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Notes or WidgetMate?

Time Notes ships an update weekly, and WidgetMate every 11 days. Most recently, Time Notes was updated on June 11, 2026 and WidgetMate on September 1, 2026.

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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.*