Comparison

iSIMILAR vs Timeflies

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

Head to head
About

iSIMILAR

This app uses on-device AI to find visually similar images within your photo gallery. It works offline, ensuring your photos remain private. Organize screenshots, duplicates, or photos from specific events quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • On-device AI visual search
  • Works completely offline
  • Finds visually similar images
  • Privacy-focused, no data upload
  • Organize screenshots and duplicates
  • Fast results under 50 ms
Features
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iSIMILAR: The Private Visual Search Engine for Pros Tired of losing important reference photos in a messy gallery of 14,000+ images? Text search doesn't work for hardware, blueprints, or receipts. iSIMILAR fixes that. Point your camera at any object — or select a saved photo — and our on-device AI instantly digs up the visually similar images hiding in your phone. No internet required. 100% private. THE MAGIC (How it works): Open the camera inside iSIMILAR (or pick a photo from your gallery). Point it at a motherboard, a document, or a location. In under a second, the AI finds the photos that look like it — even ones you took months ago. On first launch, iSIMILAR indexes your gallery once (a quick one-time scan). After that, every search is instant — even with 15,000+ photos. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS: • Tech Repair: Photograph an open laptop to instantly find the teardown photos you took 4 months ago. • Architects/Builders: Snap a picture of a job site and group all related project photos. • Doctors/Engineers: Photograph X-rays or schematics and instantly locate past scans. • Everyday Users: Find receipts, specific memes, or similar photos without endless scrolling. KEY FEATURES: • Lightning Fast: Search results in ~50 ms, even with 15,000+ photos. • 100% Offline AI: Runs on your phone's hardware (GPU / Neural Engine). Your photos never leave your device. • Privacy First: No cloud, no uploads, no accounts needed. • Smart Cleanup: Batch delete, organize into albums, or export your results instantly. PRICING (No Hidden Fees): Searching by existing photos and deleting one-by-one is Free Forever. We give you 5 Free Camera Searches to test the magic. Need more? Upgrade to iSIMILAR PRO (one simple annual subscription, 7-day free trial) to unlock unlimited Camera Searches and unlimited Batch Actions. No annoying credit systems. Stop scrolling. Start finding. Terms & Conditions: https://polar-brian-b09.notion.site/Terms-and-Conditions-for-iSIMILAR-13d88278a02e80e4b5f8d790f9d388f1 Privacy Policy: https://polar-brian-b09.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-iSIMILAR-13d88278a02e804aa1a0cbf3b661a05d

About

Timeflies

Features
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TimeFlies transforms how you experience your memories by adding the element of time and anticipation. When you capture a photo, our app automatically assigns a future release date, keeping your image until that special moment arrives. Watch as your forgotten moments resurface months or years later, bringing back the emotions and context you might have otherwise lost. Whether it's a spontaneous sunset, a coffee with friends, or a quiet moment of reflection, TimeFlies helps you rediscover the magic in ordinary days. Features: • Photo capture with intelligent release date assignment • Optional location tagging for context when memories unlock • Countdown timers showing when photos will be revealed • Secure cloud storage with privacy controls • Clean, minimalist interface focused on the moment Experience the joy of rediscovering your own life through delayed gratification. Because sometimes the best memories are the ones we've almost forgotten.

Screenshots

iSIMILAR4 screens
Timeflies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeflies at none against iSIMILAR's 1. iSIMILAR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. iSIMILAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Timeflies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
iSIMILAR versus Timeflies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSIMILARTimeflies
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnibal CastanoAhmet Cengiz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSIMILAR

Subscriptions1
  • iSimilar Annual Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year
None

Timeflies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSIMILAR free?
iSIMILAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeflies free?
Timeflies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSIMILAR or Timeflies have ads?
Neither iSIMILAR nor Timeflies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSIMILAR or Timeflies?
iSIMILAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timeflies every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSIMILAR was updated on October 30, 2026 and Timeflies on November 5, 2026.

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