Comparison

Timlin vs Arch Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Timlin

Features
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Plan your day. Then see how long it actually took. Most task apps only record whether you finished something. Timlin measures the time you actually spent and puts it next to what you planned. β–  Planned vs. actual Start a timer on any task. Timlin logs the real duration and shows it against your estimate. After a few days, patterns appear β€” the 30-minute task that always takes 50. β–  A vertical timeline for the day Drop tasks onto the timeline and drag to adjust start and end times. You can see the density of your day at a glance, and notice when it's overloaded. β–  Brain dump Write everything down first. Decide order and timing later. β–  Focus timer Tap a task to start. The remaining time stays visible, and the measured time becomes your record. β–  Built for plans that change Long-press to move tasks around when the day shifts. Timlin doesn't assume you'll follow the plan exactly. β–  Pricing Timlin requires a Timlin Pro subscription. A 3-day free trial is included β€” cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. Timlin Pro includes: - Daily timeline planning - Time tracking and logs - Brain dump - Focus timer - Morning carry-over - AI planning and task breakdown - Google Calendar sync - Automatic rescheduling - Themes and colors Monthly / Yearly / Lifetime options available. β–  Made by one person Built by an indie developer in Japan, originally for personal use. I read every review. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arch Calendar

This minimal calendar app combines an inbox for tasks and ideas with a planning calendar. Seamlessly capture thoughts and drag them onto time blocks to organize your day and enhance focus.

Highlights
  • Quick task and idea capture
  • Drag-and-drop time blocking
  • Organize work by Smart Spaces
  • Unified inbox and calendar
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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TIME BLOCKING PLANNER Arch Calendar is a minimal calendar app that unifies an Inbox (store tasks to handle later) and a Calendar (plan what to do) so you can clear a crowded mind. Capture tasks and ideas the moment they appear, then drag and drop them onto time blocks to take control of your day. By removing the unnecessary and keeping only the essentials, we help you stay immersed without switching tools. CORE FEATURES - Quick Capture: Instantly save sudden tasks, ideas, and the link you’re viewing to the Inbox without breaking your flow. - Calendar Planning: Drag and drop to time-block your day and stay in control. - Smart Spaces: Organize active work by categories to keep clear context. WHY ARCH? The arch stands as one of humanity's most brilliant architectural innovations. Perfected by the Romans, it embodies the essence of true productivity: achieving maximum support with minimal materials. Instead of solid walls, its precisely calculated curvature efficiently distributes weight, creating strength through elegant design. This principle reflects the core of productivity: achieving the greatest outcomes with the least resources. By removing unnecessary elements and retaining only what's essential, the arch delivers both structural integrity and beauty, the physical embodiment of the "Less but Better" philosophy. Inspired by the arch, we've consolidated only the most essential features, scheduling, task management, and idea capture, into one streamlined interface. We focus not on elaborate features but on essential functionality that maximizes productivity. WHY CALENDAR-CENTRIC? For most of us, the day starts with checking our calendar. Whether it's the first screen we touch in the morning or what we glance at between meetings, we constantly consult our schedules. Integrating tasks and ideas directly into this frequently used tool isn't just convenient, it's a fundamental improvement to digital workflow. Recognizing this behavioral pattern, we've placed the calendar at Arch Calendar's core, organically incorporating to-do lists and idea management. No need to open additional apps. You can manage tasks and ideas seamlessly at the very moment you check your schedule, maintaining workflow continuity and contextual awareness.
 MINIMALISM We now stand beneath a relentless waterfall of information. Minimalism serves as a lighthouse in this storm, advocating for "more meaningful" rather than simply "more." By stripping away noise, clarity emerges. Decisions become confident and actions purposeful. Minimalism isn't just aesthetic, it's psychological survival in the digital age. ‍Arch Calendar embodies this approach: every pixel and interaction serves a clear purpose, protecting your focus and creating mental space. Minimalism is intensely practical. It boosts productivity by reducing cognitive load and improving both the speed and quality of decision-making. Arch Calendar minimizes unnecessary choices, alleviating decision fatigue. Its clean interface reduces learning curves, empowering users to quickly engage with what matters. QUESTIONS? Contact us on email hello@archcalendar.com
 Privacy Policy: https://www.archcalendar.com/ko/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.archcalendar.com/ko/terms-of-service Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timlin4 screens
Arch Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timlin and Arch Calendar are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Timlin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Arch Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, Arch Calendar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Timlin versus Arch Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimlinArch Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”76.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size116 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaiki IijimaMOBA Incorporated

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timlin

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Montly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro LifeTime$59.99
2 purchases

Arch Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Plan$48.001 Year

Questions

Is Timlin free?
Timlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arch Calendar free?
Arch Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timlin or Arch Calendar have ads?
Neither Timlin nor Arch Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timlin or Arch Calendar?
Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arch Calendar every 9 days. Most recently, Timlin was updated on October 14, 2026 and Arch Calendar on October 25, 2026.

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