# Time Notes vs KidBase

The clearest difference is rating: KidBase at 5.0 against Time Notes's 4.2. KidBase also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Time Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, 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 KidBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KidBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Notes has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time Notes ships an update weekly, KidBase every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Notes | KidBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-notes/id1542440090/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidbase/id6756154318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [Jared Eddie Countryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843701362) |

## 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 |


### KidBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidbase/id6756154318)

This app helps parents privately record and track their child's development and memories. It features timelines, growth charts, and milestone trackers, with automatic counters and quick-log widgets for essential activities. All data is synced privately via iCloud and is never sold or tracked.

**Highlights:** Private journal and memory timeline, Growth charts with WHO percentiles, Sleep and feeding quick-log widgets, Automatic age and birthday counters, iCloud sync across devices, Milestone trackers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diaper Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Date Night Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| College Fund Starter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Notes free?

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

### Is KidBase free?

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

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

KidBase is rated higher. Time Notes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while KidBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time Notes or KidBase have ads?

Neither Time Notes nor KidBase shows ads.

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

Time Notes ships an update weekly, and KidBase every 2 months. Most recently, Time Notes was updated on September 20, 2026 and KidBase on September 25, 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.*