# Pinning vs Timescape

The clearest difference is rating: Pinning at 4.7 against Timescape's 3.8. Pinning also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 5) and device support (5 vs 1). Timescape's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinning sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Timescape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pinning holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinning has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Pinning ships an update every 4 weeks, Timescape fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinning | Timescape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinning-days-until-countdown/id6472634746/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timescape-year-planner/id6744339214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anybox LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518223648) | [Matthew James O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622457819) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinning-days-until-countdown/id6472634746)

Track important dates and milestones with a visually appealing countdown and calendar app. Organize events with notebooks, add custom icons, and display them on your home or lock screen with widgets. Share events with others via iCloud collaboration.

**Highlights:** Event countdown and count-up, Calendar event syncing, Birthday and anniversary tracking, Event organization with notebooks, Home and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud collaboration, Recurring event notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly (Family Sharing) | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Family Sharing) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family Sharing) | $31.99 | one-time |


### Timescape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timescape-year-planner/id6744339214)

Visualize your entire year in a 52-week grid with no gaps. Plan travel, track birthdays, and gain perspective on your available time. Customize with your own color-coded events for a personalized view.

**Highlights:** 52-week year grid, Color-coded event customization, Event ribbon view, Single-tap day access, Travel and birthday planning

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinning free?

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

### Is Timescape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pinning or Timescape?

Pinning is rated higher. Pinning averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Timescape averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pinning or Timescape have ads?

Neither Pinning nor Timescape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinning or Timescape?

Pinning ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timescape fortnightly. Most recently, Pinning was updated on November 8, 2026 and Timescape on November 5, 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.*