Timeline vs Punch Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timeline
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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
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.
- Group-based timers
- Customizable alerts
- Shareable groups
- Push notifications
- Intuitive interface
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Punch Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timeline asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Timeline | Punch Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Labs LLC | Jordan Wagner |
In-app purchases
Timeline
No in-app purchases
Punch Time
- Small tip$1.99
- Medium tip$4.99
- Large tip$9.99









