Comparison

Frame vs Time Vis

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

Head to head
About

Frame

Transform your device into an information hub with customizable clock styles, curated news headlines, weather updates, and a Pomodoro timer. Stay informed and focused with essential information presented elegantly.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock styles
  • Curated news headlines
  • Weather at a glance
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • RSS feed support
Features
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Transform your device into a vibrant hub of information and serenity. Experience the magic as your device comes to life, providing you with all the essential information at a single glance. With the clock view, your screen becomes an elegant timepiece, showcasing the current time in 3 customizable styles. No more struggling to find the time; it's right there, beautifully presented and always accessible. Stay informed and updated effortlessly with our news view. Get a curated selection of the latest headlines and trending topics from reliable sources, conveniently displayed on your screen. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and stay in the know with a quick glance. Remember you can always add your own RSS feed source. But that’s not all, Frame supports your well-being too. Check your current weather at a glance, and use the built-in Pomodoro timer to stay focused, productive, or simply take a mindful break. Elevate your experience with this all-in-one app, where convenience meets elegance and tranquility. Embrace the power of information and relaxation, all in the palm of your hand. Revive your old device and embark on a journey of seamless productivity and blissful moments. Download now and rediscover the full potential of your device! EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://codeone88.github.io/privacy

About

Time Vis

Visualize the passage of time with elegant progress bars. Add customizable widgets to your Home or Lock Screen to stay mindful of how you spend your time. Track the progress of the current year, month, week, and day at a glance.

Highlights
  • Time flow visualization
  • Progress bars for year, month, week, day
  • Customizable Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Multiple widget sizes
Features
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See time at a glance. Time Vis shows how much of the current day, week, month, and year has passed through clean progress bars and percentages. It’s a simple way to pause and see where you are in time. Keep that view close with widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose which periods appear in your Home Screen widget, and display labels and percentages or keep it minimal with bars alone. Pick a small or medium Home Screen widget, or a compact Lock Screen widget. Open Time Vis whenever you want a clear view of the bigger picture.

Screenshots

Frame2 screens
Time Vis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frame at 5.0 against Time Vis's 3.7. Frame also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Time Vis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Frame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time Vis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Vis every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Frame versus Time Vis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameTime Vis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developersantiago ortegaAlexey Kruhlik

Customer experience

Frame

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Time Vis

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Frame

One-time1
  • Frame PRO$3.99
None

Time Vis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frame free?
Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Vis free?
Time Vis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frame or Time Vis?
Frame is rated higher. Frame averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Time Vis averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Frame or Time Vis have ads?
Neither Frame nor Time Vis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frame or Time Vis?
Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Vis every 21 months. Most recently, Frame was updated on November 4, 2026 and Time Vis on October 30, 2026.

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