# PlanetTimer vs TimeCapsules

The clearest difference is price: TimeCapsules at Free against PlanetTimer's $1.99. TimeCapsules also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

TimeCapsules is free to download; PlanetTimer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlanetTimer against 4.9 for TimeCapsules. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCapsules has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PlanetTimer ships an update every 2 months, TimeCapsules every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanetTimer | TimeCapsules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076/reviews)** | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecapsules/id6755395078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [仲辉 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687783590) | [Treviant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813253626) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanetTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076)

Customize your timers with cartoon-style planetary themes and fun flying machines. Experience a unique timing process with rotating planets and interactive 3D effects. Track time intervals with simple clicks.

**Highlights:** Cartoon planetary themes, Customizable flying machines, Rotating planet animations, Time tracking by clicks, 3D hand tracking effects, Multiple planetary patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeCapsules

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecapsules/id6755395078)

Capture and seal digital memories with text, photos, and videos. Unlock them later based on time, location, or shared events. Explore a world of memories on a living map and track your journey with gamified achievements.

**Highlights:** Create digital capsules with text, photos, videos, and audio, Time-based and location-based unlocks, Shared capsules with friends, Password protection for private memories, Explore memories on a living map, Gamified achievements and progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanetTimer free?

PlanetTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeCapsules free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanetTimer or TimeCapsules?

PlanetTimer is rated higher. PlanetTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TimeCapsules averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do PlanetTimer or TimeCapsules have ads?

Neither PlanetTimer nor TimeCapsules shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlanetTimer or TimeCapsules?

PlanetTimer ships an update every 2 months, and TimeCapsules every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlanetTimer was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimeCapsules on October 30, 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.*