TimeLine Receiver vs R
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeLine Receiver
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TimeLine Receiver is a companion app to TimeLine. It works in conjunction with the TimeLine app's "Performance Sharing" feature. Simply pair TimeLine Receiver to a device with the TimeLine app, and your phone will time travel at the same time as theirs!
R
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R-Light is a revolutionary app that offers an unparalleled user experience when it comes to controlling your phone's LED. You'll be able to customize your Dlight routine and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R at 15.0 against TimeLine Receiver's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TimeLine Receiver ships an update monthly, R every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeLine Receiver | R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Kunvatanagarn | Benjamin Vianney |
In-app purchases
TimeLine Receiver
No in-app purchases
R
No in-app purchases
