# Longines Time Line vs ThreadBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThreadBook at 66% against Longines Time Line's 0%. ThreadBook also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Longines Time Line's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Longines Time Line is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Longines Time Line's written reviews are positive against 66% of ThreadBook's.

Longines Time Line ships an update every 8 months, ThreadBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Longines Time Line | ThreadBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longines-time-line/id597402534/reviews) | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 89 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/366643895) | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) |

## What reviewers say

### Longines Time Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longines-time-line/id597402534)

Explore the rich history of a renowned Swiss watchmaker. Navigate through its milestones, innovations, and technical achievements from the 19th to the 21st century by clicking on the indicated years.

**Highlights:** Interactive historical timeline, Milestones of innovation, Aesthetic and technical prowess, Navigate 19th-21st century history, Clickable year markers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThreadBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

**Highlights:** Extensive thread library (50,000+ threads), Track 'My Threads' and 'Shopping List', Search by thread number or color, Color matching via camera or photo, Instant cross-brand thread conversion, Automatic library updates, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Longines Time Line free?

Longines Time Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThreadBook free?

ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Longines Time Line or ThreadBook?

ThreadBook is rated higher. Longines Time Line averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ThreadBook averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do Longines Time Line or ThreadBook have ads?

Neither Longines Time Line nor ThreadBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Longines Time Line or ThreadBook?

Longines Time Line ships an update every 8 months, and ThreadBook monthly. Most recently, Longines Time Line was updated on October 16, 2026 and ThreadBook on October 20, 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.*