# iPin vs Timelines Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timelines Plus at 64% against iPin's 21%. iPin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timelines Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

iPin ships an update every 5 weeks, Timelines Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPin | Timelines Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipin/id572829552/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mid](https://appshunter.io/developer/572829555) | [庆鸿 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558629938) |

## What reviewers say

### iPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipin/id572829552)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional laser presenter. It works with a small, attachable laser device, allowing for wireless control of presentations and mouse cursors via simple gestures. The device stays plugged into your iPhone's headphone jack and draws power from it, eliminating the need for batteries.

**Highlights:** Laser pointer functionality, Wireless presentation control (PowerPoint/Keynote), Gesture control for page flipping and laser activation, Mouse cursor control, 90-degree turn for ON/OFF switching, Draws power from iPhone, no batteries needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timelines Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-plus/id6447106211)

Easily create, modify, and share chronological timelines. Organize events with dates, descriptions, and pictures. Back up and sync data across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Create multiple timelines, Add dates, descriptions, and pictures to events, Automatic iCloud backup, Sync data across devices, Share timelines and events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPin free?

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

### Is Timelines Plus free?

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

### Do iPin or Timelines Plus have ads?

Timelines Plus shows ads; iPin does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPin or Timelines Plus?

iPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Timelines Plus every 3 months. Most recently, iPin was updated on September 27, 2026 and Timelines Plus on September 26, 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.*