Aeon Timeline 3 vs BuilderSolve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aeon Timeline 3
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.
- 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
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Create beautifully organised, data rich timelines for every project: packed with templates and features for creative writing, project management, legal case management, and research and education projects. Free read-only mode: - Aeon Timeline is free to download and use in read-only mode to view timelines shared by other users. Buy Aeon Timeline, own it forever: - Unlock editing across up to 5 devices (MacOS, iOS and Windows) with an in-app purchase. - Each purchase comes with a year of free updates. - Renew to unlock further updates, or continue using your existing version forever - Renew updates at any time without penalty SAME DATA, MANY VIEWS: In Aeon Timeline, create your data once and visualise it any number of ways: * Timeline View: a graphical representation of events across time * Relationship View: a matrix showing how your events relate to people and places * Spreadsheet View: rapid data entry to get down your ideas * Subway View: shows how individual threads of people, story arcs and concepts are intertwined * Narrative View: a graphical depiction of an independent narrative order and structure * Outline View: a spreadsheet-like outline display of your narrative structure * Mindmap View: a free-form space to brainstorm ideas and create visual representations of relationships FOR WRITERS: Whether you are just starting your next writing project or looking to edit and refine the next great novel, Aeon Timeline helps you understand your story world like never before * Connect events in your story timeline with characters and setting. * Arrange events into story arcs and themes * Track character ages and developments through back story and live scenes * Drag events from your timeline into a story outline * On desktop, sync your narrative and characters with your writing project in Scrivener (Mac/Win) or Ulysses (Mac-only) * Story set off-world? No problem, build your own fantasy calendar FOR PROJECT MANAGERS: Break free of gantt charts with a range of views to visualise your project plan in new ways. * Quickly break down your project structure in Spreadsheet View * Organise tasks into hierarchies of stories, epics and projects * Assign people and resources to tasks; use split views and filters to compare progress across projects or people * Use date constraints and dependencies to keep your project in logical order * Add your own custom fields to track the data you need FOR LEGAL CASE MANAGEMENT: Create a visual representation of your legal case for clearer insights and court room presentations * Map connections between known events and facts with specific people, places, and documents involved * Use stacked split views to compare and corroborate different versions of events, and analyse theories of your legal case * Use dependencies and constraints to find inconsistencies in testimonies and evidence * Represent uncertainty by specifying earliest/latest ranges for event start and end dates. * Use Narrative View to prepare your legal argument for trial with supporting links back to the original data * Export images and PDFs of your timeline to present during a case FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: History is not just about events, but the people, places and ideas that connect them. * View how people, ideas and advances in culture and technology are connected using Relationship and Subway Views. * Use stacked split views to compare timelines for different civilizations, innovations, or historical figures. * Create content specific to your needs by expanding on our starting education templates * Represent uncertainty by specifying earliest/latest ranges for event start and end dates. * Record dates and times down to the second, or simply record months or years. * Print and display your timelines for classrooms. Export images/PDFs to share in presentations or articles. Privacy Policy: https://timeline.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://timeline.app/terms-and-conditions
BuilderSolve
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BuilderSolve - Construction Project Management Streamline your construction projects with BuilderSolve, the comprehensive project management solution designed specifically for builders, contractors, and construction professionals. Description: BuilderSolve puts powerful project management tools right at your fingertips. Whether you're managing small renovations or large construction projects, our intuitive platform helps you stay organized and in control. Key Features: Project Tracking: Monitor multiple projects with detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, and subcontractors Budget Management: Real-time budget tracking with separate categories for labor hours, material costs, and total expenses Change Order System: Create and manage change orders efficiently with detailed cost implications Resource Planning: Track labor hours by trade (painting, carpentry, etc.) and manage material allocations Estimate Creation: Build professional estimates with customizable line items and detailed cost structures Job Status Monitoring: Track projects through different phases - Planning, Production, and Warranty Multi-User Access: Collaborate with team members through role-based access controls Mobile-First Design: Access your projects anywhere with our responsive mobile interface Perfect for: General Contractors Construction Managers Project Managers Builders Renovation Specialists Trade Contractors Construction Business Owners Whether you're in the field or office, BuilderSolve helps you: Keep projects on budget and on schedule Reduce administrative overhead Improve team communication Track project progress in real-time Manage resources effectively Create professional documentation Download BuilderSolve today and transform how you manage your construction projects. Free version available with premium features for growing businesses. Note: This app requires an active internet connection for real-time data synchronization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuilderSolve at none against Aeon Timeline 3's 4. BuilderSolve also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Aeon Timeline 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Aeon Timeline 3 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. BuilderSolve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aeon Timeline 3 ships an update monthly, BuilderSolve every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aeon Timeline 3 | BuilderSolve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timeline.App Pty. Ltd. | TRICORP (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Aeon Timeline 3
Reported bugs
11 issues- 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
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- Bug with date inputs
- Item IDs do not adjust when rearranging timeline
- Licensing is glitchy
- Free trial ends prematurely
- Cannot purchase or use app after download
- Mobile version has bugs like 'untitled' event selection
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- BP (Before Present) option for dates
- More flexibility in calendar types
- Ability to see age of witnesses to an event
- German language support
- French language support
BuilderSolve
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aeon Timeline 3
- Aeon Timeline 3 + Subscription1 Year trial$34.991 Year
- Updates: Subscription$34.991 Year
- Updates: One Year$34.99
- Aeon Timeline 3$64.99
BuilderSolve
No in-app purchases
Questions
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