Comparison

Timeline vs Punch Time

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

Head to head
About

Timeline

Features
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2 minutes until you need to leave the house. Everyone's rushing around. The dog needs walking, lunches need packing, and somehow your keys have mysteriously vanished. Again. Sound familiar? Even for the best of us, getting things done with your family or group can be a bit chaotic! ***Timeline is built to tame the chaos.*** It gives you: • Shared countdown timers that flex with real life - extend or shorten any task with one tap • Notifications for everyone when a task begins or ends - with checkpoints for longer tasks so no one falls behind • Real-time indicators of who's active in the app so you'll always know who’s seen the latest updates • Saved routines you can create once and run anytime with a single tap

About

Punch Time

This app allows users to create and customize timers within specific groups for various activities. It facilitates collaborative time management by enabling users to share these groups with others and receive timely notifications.

Highlights
  • Group-based timers
  • Customizable alerts
  • Shareable groups
  • Push notifications
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Effortlessly manage your time with Punchtime! - Create and customize groups for work, hobbies, and more. - Set timers within each group with flexible durations and customizable alerts. - Share your groups with friends and family for collaborative time management. - Receive notifications and vibrations when timers expire or warnings trigger. - Simple and intuitive interface makes time management a breeze. - Download Punchtime today and take control of your time! Key Features: - Group-based timers - Customizable alerts - Shareable groups - Push notifications - Vibrations - Intuitive interface Perfect for clubs, study groups, cooking, gaming, and more!

Screenshots

Timeline4 screens
Punch Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeline at none against Punch Time's 3. Timeline also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Punch Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timeline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timeline ships an update every 2 days, Punch Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Timeline versus Punch Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelinePunch Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Labs LLCJordan Wagner

In-app purchases

None

Timeline

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Punch Time

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Large tip$9.99

Questions

Is Timeline free?
Timeline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Punch Time free?
Punch Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timeline or Punch Time have ads?
Neither Timeline nor Punch Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timeline or Punch Time?
Timeline ships an update every 2 days, and Punch Time every 2 months. Most recently, Timeline was updated on October 28, 2026 and Punch Time on November 4, 2026.

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