# TimelineMemo vs Calflow

TimelineMemo and Calflow both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Calflow's written reviews are positive against 50% of TimelineMemo's. Calflow also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimelineMemo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Calflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 TimelineMemo against 4.9 for Calflow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calflow has 131 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of TimelineMemo's written reviews are positive against 89% of Calflow's.

TimelineMemo ships an update every 9 days, Calflow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimelineMemo | Calflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelinememo-journal-and-notes/id6473883596/reviews)** | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [峰 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/992074905) | [Kyovan Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712594394) |

## What reviewers say

### TimelineMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelinememo-journal-and-notes/id6473883596)

This app helps you capture and organize life's moments with a timeline-based journal and note-taking system. Add text, images, and locations to entries, set reminders, and easily search for past events. It offers personalized settings and a secure password lock for your privacy.

**Highlights:** Timeline recording of entries, Multimedia support (images, locations), Customizable reminders, Multiple notes per record, Timeline image generation, Smart search functionality, Recycle bin for recovery, Homepage pinning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包年 | $1.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Calflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188)

This app integrates with your existing iOS Reminders and Calendars to help you track how you spend your time. It offers features for daily planning, time tracking, and goal setting, providing insights into your productivity within the Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** 2-way sync with iOS Reminders & Calendar, Time tracking for reminders and events, Time distribution insights, Powerful tag system for filtering, Goal and habit tracking, Apple Health and app usage sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time  purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Excellent time tracking with automatic logging
- 📱 Seamless cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)
- 📅 Perfect integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
- 🎯 Comprehensive goal-setting and insights features
- 🧩 Simple, intuitive user interface with low friction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer synchronization issues across devices
- 🐛 Confusing insights calculation (double-counting existing calendar events)
- 🐛 Apple Watch complications not fully functional
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 iPad lacks some features available on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't sync across devices (iPhone to iPad/Mac)
- Live Activity not showing on iPad when timer active
- Apple Watch timers not accessible on other devices
- Widget display showing only black and white screen
- Insights double-counting time on existing calendar events

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Mac menu bar timer widget
- Multiple simultaneous timers on iPhone
- Larger font size options
- Ability to copy and paste calendar events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimelineMemo free?

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

### Is Calflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimelineMemo or Calflow?

TimelineMemo is rated higher. TimelineMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Calflow averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do TimelineMemo or Calflow have ads?

Neither TimelineMemo nor Calflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimelineMemo or Calflow?

TimelineMemo ships an update every 9 days, and Calflow every 10 days. Most recently, TimelineMemo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calflow on October 27, 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.*