Comparison

Timlin vs NowCue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ 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 — the 30-minute task that always takes 50. ■ 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. ■ Brain dump Write everything down first. Decide order and timing later. ■ Focus timer Tap a task to start. The remaining time stays visible, and the measured time becomes your record. ■ 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. ■ Pricing Timlin requires a Timlin Pro subscription. A 3-day free trial is included — 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. ■ 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

NowCue

This app helps you organize your day by consolidating tasks, habits, and calendar events into a clear, actionable view. It allows for quick capture of ideas and provides focus sessions to minimize distractions, offering structure without overcomplication.

Highlights
  • Consolidated Today view
  • Quick idea capture
  • Habit tracking
  • Voice-friendly input
  • Widgets for at-a-glance checking
  • Focus sessions
Features
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NowCue is a daily planning app for iPhone that helps you turn loose tasks, habits, calendar events, and reminders into a clear view of what to do now, what can wait, and what should repeat. Plan your day without managing a complex schedule. Capture ideas quickly, organize flexible tasks, keep track of habits, and stay focused with a simple Today view designed around your real day. Key features: • Today view for tasks, habits, calendar events, and flexible plans • Quick capture for ideas, notes, and reminders • Habit tracking for daily routines • Voice-friendly capture for fast input • Widgets for checking your day at a glance • Focus sessions to help reduce distractions • A clear planning flow with less mental overhead NowCue is built for people who want structure without overplanning.

Screenshots

Timlin4 screens
NowCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NowCue at none against Timlin's 3. NowCue also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timlin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NowCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, NowCue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Timlin versus NowCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimlinNowCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaiki IijimaJean Millan

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
None

NowCue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timlin free?
Timlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NowCue free?
NowCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timlin or NowCue have ads?
Neither Timlin nor NowCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timlin or NowCue?
Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, and NowCue every 3 days. Most recently, Timlin was updated on October 30, 2026 and NowCue on October 31, 2026.

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