Comparison

Timelane vs AltBot

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

Head to head
About

Timelane

This app unifies your tasks, events, and habits into a single, simple interface. It integrates with your existing Calendar and Reminders apps to help you manage your schedule and deadlines effortlessly. Stay organized without juggling multiple applications.

Highlights
  • Unified list and calendar view
  • Task inbox for unscheduled items
  • Deadline tracking with daily reminders
  • Customizable calendar and list visibility
  • Widgets for daily items and calendar view
  • Cross-device notifications
Features
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Streamline your life with Timelane, an all-in-one productivity app with a focus on simplicity. Combining the power of Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, Timelane helps you effortlessly manage your schedule, set and track repeating items, and stay on top of tasks with deadlines. Say goodbye to juggling multiple apps and hello to simple organization. Important: Timelane requires full access to your Calendar and Reminders apps in order to function. Features: - Unified list view that shows today's items and the items for the next several days - Calendar view for looking at any date in the past or future - Inbox to hold tasks with no assigned date - All data is stored in Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, so your data is safe if you delete the app - Log view for looking at completed items - Any task can be made a deadline (it will then show the remaining days each day until completed, so you'll never forget it) - If you complete a repeating task after its due date, Timelane asks if you want to schedule the next occurrence based on the original due date or based on the current date - You can select which calendars and lists to show - Several widgets show the remaining items for the current day, or can just function as a simple calendar view - Notifications can show on all your devices, and can be toggled on/off per calendar/list. A few notes before purchasing: Timelane acts as a unified interface to Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps, and thus all of your data remains safely stored in those apps and in iCloud (even if you ever delete Timelane). This app has been designed to specifically work with those two apps, and is actually fine to be used alongside them. A "deadline" is a specific task with an assigned date that will show a daily reminder that it is coming up, so you'll never forget (the app uses a "low priority" flag from Reminders to signify a deadline). Something not working? We realize that there are many things that could've been overlooked when creating this app, and bugs do sneak in. If something is not working or not displaying properly, feel free to contact us! We will get it fixed as quick as possible.

About

AltBot

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AltBot is a friendly and helpful local chatbot assistant designed specifically for iOS users. Unlike other chatbots that rely on external servers or internet connectivity, AltBot runs entirely locally on your device. This means local responses, improved privacy, and reduced dependence on the internet. Whether you need assistance with simple tasks, bounce ideas, or just want to engage in friendly conversation, AltBot is here to help. AltBot - Your local chatbot companion. NOTE: Line any other Large Language Model, it could provide inaccurate/misleading information. It uses Qwen3.5-4B language model as its baseline. NOTE 2: Run this app on devices with 8GB+ RAM for the best experience, otherwise it will take a long time to respond. Recommended models: - iPhone 15 Pro - iPad Air 5th gen or later - iPad Pro with M1 or later Here are the differences between AltBot and AltBot Lite: - AltBot displays tokens as they are loaded - AltBot can stop token loading - AltBot can save/clear the chat session - AltBot uses Qwen3.5-4B (released Feb 2026) - AltBot supports English, Español & Français - AltBot Lite uses Mistral-7B (released Sep 2023) - AltBot will receive future updates, AltBot Lite remains in v1.1.

Screenshots

Timelane4 screens
AltBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timelane at $0.99 against AltBot's $19.99. Timelane also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). AltBot's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Timelane costs $0.99 and AltBot $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timelane ships an update every 2 weeks, AltBot monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Timelane versus AltBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelaneAltBot
Price$0.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3.2 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicely Dressed CodeQuantaliz PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Timelane

No in-app purchases

None

AltBot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timelane free?
Timelane costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AltBot free?
AltBot costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timelane or AltBot have ads?
Neither Timelane nor AltBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timelane or AltBot?
Timelane ships an update every 2 weeks, and AltBot monthly. Most recently, Timelane was updated on August 27, 2026 and AltBot on June 3, 2026.

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