# TimeLine vs Epoch

The clearest difference is ads: Epoch at none against TimeLine's shown. Epoch also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). TimeLine's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Epoch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeLine ships an update every 6 months, Epoch every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeLine | Epoch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-history-notes/id6470111481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sumie Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349237972) | [Shu Kyogoku](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703508274) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline/id1577126242)

Create custom historical timelines by inputting categories and events with their dates. Supports events from 3000 BCE to 3000 CE. A simple tool for visualizing historical periods.

**Highlights:** Input custom categories, Input historical events with dates, Supports BCE and CE dates, Visualize historical periods, Create personal timelines

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 歴史年表を作ろう 広告非表示 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Epoch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-history-notes/id6470111481)

Create interactive timelines to visualize historical events and understand their flow. This app allows for detailed event mapping, filtering, and includes auto-generated practice questions to measure learning outcomes. Users can also share their timelines with others.

**Highlights:** Create interactive timelines, Map events from 100 billion BCE to 9999 CE, Filter events by flags, tags, and time period, Navigate events with horizontal swipes, Toggle year display and flags, Auto-generated practice questions, Share timelines with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeLine free?

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

### Is Epoch free?

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

### Do TimeLine or Epoch have ads?

TimeLine shows ads; Epoch does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeLine or Epoch?

TimeLine ships an update every 6 months, and Epoch every 5 weeks. Most recently, TimeLine was updated on November 3, 2026 and Epoch 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.*