Comparison

Present TIME vs Chronix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Present TIME

Easily create professional project timelines for documents and presentations. Import tasks from CSV, group them into workstreams, and customize display options with multiple themes. Synchronize your timelines across devices.

Highlights
  • CSV task import
  • Workstream grouping
  • Customizable display options
  • Multiple themes
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Calendar week/month/quarter views
Features
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Present TIME builds presentation-ready project timelines on iPad and Mac—then exports them into slides and documents. WHY PRESENT TIME • Horizontal timelines with workstreams, milestones, summaries, and callouts • Calendar scales (weeks, months, quarters, and more) plus working-day calendars and holidays • Themes and layout controls for polished stakeholder charts • Transparent PNG for PowerPoint; PDF for documents and multi-page packs • iCloud sync between your Apple devices FREE TO START • One editable project and timeline at a time (other projects stay Read-only) • Up to 12 task bars on your active timeline • Built-in themes and selected Sample Templates • Export with a “Made with Present TIME” watermark to preview the workflow • In-app FAQ and Help & Tips PRESENT TIME PRO • Unlimited projects, timelines, and task bars • Clean PNG & PDF export (no Free watermark) • PDF Studio — multi-page packs, headers/footers, cover page, logo, and Pro watermarks • CSV import and the full Sample Template catalog (plus save your own) • Custom themes • Plan Assistant and Shift Plan (Apple Intelligence where available) • Custom chart attribution for branded PDFs Built for consultants, project managers and anyone who present plans—roadmaps, board updates, launches, and change programmes—without fighting drawing tools in slides. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://msswsolutions.com/present-time-privacy-policy/

About

Chronix

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Track your time, maximise your earnings, and stay on top of your freelance projects with Chronix - the elegant time tracking app designed for professionals. SIMPLE TIME TRACKING • Start and stop timers with a single click • Organise time entries by project • Add notes to your time entries • View your daily and weekly summaries at a glance • Beautiful visualisation of your time with colour-coded calendar view SMART EARNINGS MANAGEMENT • Set hourly rates per project • Track paid and unpaid time entries • Multiple currency support with automatic conversion • Clear overview of total earnings and unpaid amounts • Export your time and financial data for analysis DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Support for unlimited projects • Quick launcher for fast project switching • Smart notifications for unpaid time entries • Secure your data with Face ID/Touch ID • iCloud sync across all your devices • Beautiful, native UI for both iOS and macOS STAY ORGANISED • Archive completed projects • Sort projects by recent activity, client name, or total hours • Detailed project summaries with earnings breakdown • Customisable project colours for easy identification • Group time entries by day and week Perfect for freelancers, consultants, and professionals who need to track billable hours and manage project earnings efficiently. Download Chronix today and take control of your time and earnings! ** Some features require a premium subscription. ** Privacy: https://@https://karlkoch.me/chronix/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chronix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronix at weekly against Present TIME's every 27 months. Present TIME's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Present TIME sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per year and Chronix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Present TIME ships an update every 27 months, Chronix weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Present TIME versus Chronix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresent TIMEChronix
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSSW Solutions LtdKarl Koch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Present TIME

Subscriptions1
  • Present TIME subscription7 Days trial$5.491 Year
3 purchases

Chronix

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Present TIME free?
Present TIME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronix free?
Chronix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Present TIME or Chronix have ads?
Neither Present TIME nor Chronix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Present TIME or Chronix?
Present TIME ships an update every 27 months, and Chronix weekly. Most recently, Present TIME was updated on August 19, 2026 and Chronix on May 16, 2026.

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