Comparison

TimeMelter vs SWXL

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

Head to head
About

TimeMelter

Organize and view web content like videos, images, and PDFs in a unified list. Easily switch between websites by adding channels, and manage your saved content with tags and folders. Share links and access login-required sites with the built-in browser.

Highlights
  • Organize web content by channel
  • View videos, images, and PDFs
  • Add channels via store, ID search, or sharing
  • Content automatically displayed in a list
  • Find content with tags and search history
  • Create and share favorite folders
  • Built-in browser for login-required sites
Features
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TimeMelter is an app that lets you view and organize web content in a clear and simple way. You can load videos, images, PDFs, and other content in a list, and comfortably switch between websites. 【What you can do】 With TimeMelter, you can switch the websites you browse by adding channels. Content is organized by channel, making it easy to check multiple websites in one place. You can add channels in the following ways. ・Add channels from the store ・Add channels by ID search ・Share or publish channels you create Content from added channels is automatically displayed in a list. 【Supported formats】 Content is displayed in a suitable format depending on its type. ・Videos ・Images ・Gallery view ・Chapter-based content You can view what you want in an easy-to-read format. 【Finding and organizing content】 You can quickly find content using tags and search history. Tags are displayed in a list, which is useful when searching again later. You can create favorite folders to organize content. Folders can also be shared with others by invitation. 【Sharing and browser features】 You can create a shareable link for content and send it to others. Websites that require login can be accessed using the built-in browser. 【Saving and management】 You can save content and view it later. Saved content can be managed together within the app. The app also includes features to help keep things organized, such as deleting cache, cookies, and temporary files. 【About Premium】 Ads are displayed in the app. With Premium / Plus, ads can be removed. You can expand the amount of content you can save and use additional features. Security features such as biometric authentication and page transition restrictions are available only with Premium. 【Notifications】 Guidance and notifications are provided based on how you use the app. With TimeMelter, make web content easier to view and more comfortable to use. Subscriptions Please refer to the following for terms related to subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://timemelter8.wordpress.com/2024/04/24/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SWXL

Features
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指を置いて、離すだけ。 そして、画面のどこでもスタート。 「押して準備 → 離してスタート」という直感的な操作で、 スタートのタイミングを正確に合わせられるストップウォッチです。 さらに、画面のどこを触ってもスタートできるため、 迷わず素早く計測を開始できます。 大きく見やすい表示とシンプルな設計で、 現場でもすぐに使えます。 ・指を置いてスタンバイ、離すとスタート ・画面のどこでもタップで操作可能 ・大きく見やすい表示 ・シンプルで迷わない操作 ダンスの現場やリハーサル、 照明や音響のタイミング確認にも最適です。

Screenshots

TimeMelter4 screens
SWXL2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeMelter at Free against SWXL's $0.49. TimeMelter also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.2). SWXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

TimeMelter is free to download; SWXL costs $0.49 up front. TimeMelter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SWXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeMelter ships an update every 6 days, SWXL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
TimeMelter versus SWXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeMelterSWXL
PriceFree — better$0.49
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developertetsurou ootaNoriaki Iguchi

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TimeMelter

Subscriptions3
  • TimeMelterプラス$1.991 Month
  • 月額プラン14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 年間プラン(2ヶ月分お得)$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 5チャンネル(1回限り)$0.99
  • 1チャンネル(セール)$0.99
  • 3チャンネル(セール)$3.99
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  • 5チャンネル(セール)$5.99
  • 10チャンネル(セール)$12.99
  • 30チャンネル(セール)$29.99
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$89.99
None

SWXL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeMelter free?
TimeMelter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SWXL free?
SWXL costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeMelter or SWXL have ads?
TimeMelter shows ads; SWXL does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeMelter or SWXL?
TimeMelter ships an update every 6 days, and SWXL every 3 months. Most recently, TimeMelter was updated on November 4, 2026 and SWXL on October 25, 2026.

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