# TimeLine vs ManabiNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ManabiNote at none against TimeLine's 1. ManabiNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). TimeLine's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ManabiNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeLine ships an update every 6 months, ManabiNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeLine | ManabiNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sumie Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349237972) | [Daisaku Mori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892935206) |

## 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 |


### ManabiNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manabinote-lesson-notes/id6762105351)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeLine free?

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

### Is ManabiNote free?

ManabiNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TimeLine or ManabiNote have ads?

TimeLine shows ads; ManabiNote does not.

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

TimeLine ships an update every 6 months, and ManabiNote every 5 days. Most recently, TimeLine was updated on September 17, 2026 and ManabiNote on October 18, 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.*