# Preserve™ vs Timelie

The clearest difference is ads: Timelie at none against Preserve™'s shown. Timelie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Preserve™'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Preserve™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Timelie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Preserve™ against 4.7 for Timelie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Preserve™'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Timelie's.

Preserve™ ships an update daily, Timelie every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Preserve™ | Timelie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserve/id6739257316/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 789 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### Preserve™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserve/id6739257316)

A peaceful puzzle game where you build vibrant ecosystems by strategically placing flora and fauna cards. Explore different biomes, unlock natural wonders, and enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience with a soothing soundtrack and charming visuals.

**Highlights:** Build living biomes, Match flora and fauna synergies, Multiple gameplay modes, Unlock natural wonders, Discover secret patterns, Soothing visuals and soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jurassic Biome | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marine Biome | $2.99 | one-time |
| Savanna Biome | $2.99 | one-time |
| Iceage Biome | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 biomes | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Peaceful and pretty
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid levels after first free stage
- 🐛 Crashes on level 1
- 🔍 Hard to see details on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level 1
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Graphics upgrades
- Tablet support


### Timelie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472)

Control time like a media player in this stealth puzzle adventure. Perceive future events to plan your escape, solve intricate puzzles, and sneak past enemies. Play as a girl and her cat with unique abilities to overcome challenges in a surreal world.

**Highlights:** Time control like a media player, Dual character gameplay (girl and cat), Stealth and puzzle-solving mechanics, Perceive future events, Unique abilities for each character, Surreal world exploration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Preserve™ free?

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

### Is Timelie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Preserve™ or Timelie?

Timelie is rated higher. Preserve™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Timelie averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Preserve™ or Timelie have ads?

Preserve™ shows ads; Timelie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Preserve™ or Timelie?

Preserve™ ships an update daily, and Timelie every 3 months. Most recently, Preserve™ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Timelie on November 4, 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.*