Comparison

LostArchiveTV vs Timeless Archive

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

Head to head
About

LostArchiveTV

Discover historical footage and educational content from the Internet Archive with an intuitive, swipeable interface. Easily find and save interesting clips, build personal collections, and explore a vast library of rare videos.

Highlights
  • Swipeable interface for effortless discovery
  • AI-powered natural language search
  • Context-aware content recommendations
  • Download and share video clips
  • Create personal collections of favorites
  • Access vast historical and educational video library
Features
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Explore the vast treasures of the Internet Archive through an intuitive, modern interface. LostArchiveTV transforms historical footage and educational content into an engaging, swipeable experience that makes discovering the past as easy as scrolling through social media. Key Features: Effortless Discovery - Navigate through archive content with familiar swipe gestures, just like your favorite social apps Smart Search - Find exactly what you're looking for using natural language queries powered by advanced AI Intelligent Recommendations - Discover related content through semantic matching that understands context and connections Save & Share - Download interesting clips directly to your Photos library to share or watch later Personal Collections - Build your own library of favorite discoveries and revisit them anytime Vast Content Library - Access historical films, documentaries, educational videos, and rare footage from Archive.org's extensive collection Whether you're a history enthusiast, researcher, student, or simply curious about the past, LostArchiveTV makes exploring archival content intuitive and addictive.  Uncover forgotten stories, rare footage, and educational gems with every swipe.

About

Timeless Archive

Access a curated collection of public domain content across various devices. Enjoy seamless syncing and AirPlay functionality without needing an account. Support the developers through optional subscriptions.

Highlights
  • 100% Open Domain Content
  • Curated and Searchable Library
  • Cross-device Syncing (iCloud)
  • AirPlay to TV
  • No Account Required
  • Multiple Apple Device Support
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100% Open Domain Content: - Beautifully Curated, Searchable, and Always being updated - iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV apps available - No sign-up / account needed - iCloud Library Syncing - Airplay It Up to your TV - Ads to pay for things, Subscribe to support the small guys Subscription Information: Timeless Archive Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription at $1.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in the Timeless Archive app or your App Store account settings at any time. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LostArchiveTV3 screens
Timeless Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LostArchiveTV at none against Timeless Archive's 1. LostArchiveTV also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Timeless Archive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. LostArchiveTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LostArchiveTV against 5.0 for Timeless Archive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LostArchiveTV ships an update every 5 days, Timeless Archive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LostArchiveTV versus Timeless Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLostArchiveTVTimeless Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB117 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSay Goodnight SoftwareKrafty AI

In-app purchases

None

LostArchiveTV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timeless Archive

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is LostArchiveTV free?
LostArchiveTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timeless Archive free?
Timeless Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LostArchiveTV or Timeless Archive?
LostArchiveTV and Timeless Archive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LostArchiveTV or Timeless Archive have ads?
Neither LostArchiveTV nor Timeless Archive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LostArchiveTV or Timeless Archive?
LostArchiveTV ships an update every 5 days, and Timeless Archive every 2 months. Most recently, LostArchiveTV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Timeless Archive on October 31, 2026.

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