# Aeon Timeline 3 vs Screen Freedom

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Freedom at 5.0 against Aeon Timeline 3's 3.9. Screen Freedom also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Aeon Timeline 3's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aeon Timeline 3 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Screen Freedom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Freedom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aeon Timeline 3 has 50 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Aeon Timeline 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Freedom's.

Aeon Timeline 3 ships an update monthly, Screen Freedom every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aeon Timeline 3 | Screen Freedom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-timeline-3/id1563351378/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeline.App Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563351380) | [Emancipas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642737753) |

## What reviewers say

### Aeon Timeline 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-timeline-3/id1563351378)

Create visually rich timelines for creative writing, project management, legal cases, and research. Offers multiple views like timeline, relationship, and mindmap. A free read-only mode is available, with editing unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple data visualization views, Timeline, relationship, and mindmap views, Story arc and character tracking, Project breakdown and task management, Legal case event mapping, Customizable calendars, Scrivener/Ulysses integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aeon Timeline 3 + Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Updates: Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Updates: One Year | $34.99 | one-time |
| Aeon Timeline 3 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for fiction writing
- 💡 Highly customizable data structures
- 🚀 Efficient for project management
- 🔄 Multiple flexible data views
- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pricing/licensing
- 🐛 Glitchy mobile app
- 📉 Steep learning curve
- 🐌 Slow performance with large datasets
- 🚫 No export options (iOS)

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app is glitchy
- Cannot tap bottom option when scrolling
- Tilting phone sends back to another menu
- File icon drops into Files app with no way back
- Date inputs defaulting to year 2000

**Requested features**

- Timeline-map feature
- Manual distance labeling on maps
- Sliding through time with character labels on maps
- Manual export options from iOS app
- A reference manual instead of just online knowledge base


### Screen Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by partnering with a friend for accountability. Set screen time goals for specific apps, and they'll automatically block when you reach your limit. Your friend is notified if you try to break the goal, offering support or even the ability to deny your request.

**Highlights:** Partner accountability for screen time, Set app-specific time limits, Automatic app blocking, Friend notifications for goal breaks, Friend can deny requests to exceed limits, Track individual and partner streaks, View historical goal achievement data

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aeon Timeline 3 free?

Aeon Timeline 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Freedom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aeon Timeline 3 or Screen Freedom?

Screen Freedom is rated higher. Aeon Timeline 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Screen Freedom averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Aeon Timeline 3 or Screen Freedom have ads?

Neither Aeon Timeline 3 nor Screen Freedom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aeon Timeline 3 or Screen Freedom?

Aeon Timeline 3 ships an update monthly, and Screen Freedom every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aeon Timeline 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Freedom on November 3, 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.*