Formatter vs Timeline Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formatter
This utility app transforms messy JSON data into a clean, readable format. It eliminates the frustration of scrolling and eye strain associated with poorly formatted code, simplifying data analysis.
- Seamless JSON formatting
- Transforms unruly JSON
- Clean, human-readable output
- Simplifies data analysis
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Are you tired of wrangling messy JSON data? Frustrated by the endless scrolling and eye-straining formatting? Say goodbye to the headache and hello to simplicity with our JSON Formatter App! Seamless JSON Formatting: Our app takes your unruly JSON data and effortlessly transforms it into a clean, human-readable format. No more squinting at the screen, trying to make sense of tangled code!
Timeline Maker
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Turn dates, notes and photos into a timeline you can share. Clarus arranges your events automatically and gives you five distinct layouts to choose from. Create a project overview, record personal milestones, or bring a school history project to life. • Add events with dates, titles, notes and photos. • Choose year, month or day precision, including BCE dates. • Switch between Classic, Editorial, Milestones, Roadmap and Event Flow layouts. • Share timeline images as PNG, or export multi-page PDFs with Pro. • Keep your timelines saved locally on your device. Free includes 3 timelines, 10 events per timeline, the Classic layout and PNG export with a watermark. Pro unlocks unlimited timelines and events, four additional layouts, PDF export and watermark-free exports. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-for-Timeline-Maker-Clarus-32b457c470328057a249ea8c9e82b521 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Timeline-Maker-Clarus-32b457c47032800f9896f0ab73110a21
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Formatter at none against Timeline Maker's 2. Formatter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Timeline Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Formatter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Formatter ships an update every 2 months, Timeline Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formatter | Timeline Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mew Sang Lim | 紫妍 连 |
In-app purchases
Formatter
No in-app purchases
Timeline Maker
- Clarus Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Clarus Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
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