# The LIP App vs TimeLocket

The clearest difference is monetization model: TimeLocket at free with in-app purchases against The LIP App's subscription. TimeLocket also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). The LIP App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The LIP App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and TimeLocket sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The LIP App against 5.0 for TimeLocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The LIP App | TimeLocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lip-app/id6443654553/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocket/id6505092637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 20 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Lip App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648095224) | [Time Locket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755103669) |

## What reviewers say

### The LIP App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lip-app/id6443654553)

Securely store and share sensitive personal and business information with trusted contacts. Protect your legacy and ensure loved ones have access to important documents, login details, and more in emergencies.

**Highlights:** Securely store contracts and documents, Manage login credentials and passwords, Share notes and personal business matters, Protect your digital legacy, Grant access to trusted individuals, Emergency information management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access to app | $6.99 | per month |


### TimeLocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocket/id6505092637)

Capture and share precious memories with loved ones through photos and videos, enhanced with personal stories and spoken narratives. This app makes remembering special moments even more meaningful by allowing you to hear the voices behind the memories.

**Highlights:** Share photo and video memories, Attach spoken stories to memories, Hear loved ones tell memory stories, Create special shared memories, Privacy-focused sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One TimeLocket | $1.99 | per month |
| Two TimeLocket | $2.99 | per month |
| Three TimeLocket | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Four TimeLocket | $4.99 | per month |
| Five TimeLocket | $5.99 | per month |
| Individual Locket | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The LIP App free?

The LIP App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeLocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The LIP App or TimeLocket?

The LIP App and TimeLocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do The LIP App or TimeLocket have ads?

Neither The LIP App nor TimeLocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The LIP App or TimeLocket?

The LIP App ships an update every 2 months, and TimeLocket every 2 months. Most recently, The LIP App was updated on September 29, 2026 and TimeLocket on October 1, 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.*