Comparison

Ankorlist vs Timeline

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

Head to head
About

Ankorlist

Organize your life by topic, not by date. This app uses a familiar chat-style interface to quickly add and manage tasks. It supports both personal use and collaboration with others, with real-time syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Topic-based organization
  • Chat-style interface
  • Personal and collaborative lists
  • Markdown notes within tasks
  • Cross-device access
  • Real-time synchronization
Features
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Ankorlist - Organise your Life by Topic, not Days Most to-do apps sort by date. Ankorlist sorts by what actually matters, grouping tasks into topics like "House Cleanup" or "Wedding Planning" instead of scattering them across days or smashing them into "Today". It's flow is inspired built the chat apps: write things down fast, cross them off as you go, no complicated systems or setup. Use it solo to stay on top of your own life, or bring in people you trust when your list needs more than one person. Key Features: Chat-style interface → Lists appear in a familiar messaging-style layout that most people already know how to navigate. Write tasks down quickly and cross them off as you go. No complicated planning systems, so you can focus on getting things done. Personal or collaborative → Use Ankorlist as your personal productivity tool, or share lists with trusted peers to stay aligned on goals and tasks. Markdown Notes inside tasks → Each task supports detailed internal notes using a built-in Markdown-supported editor. Add formatted text, structure your ideas, and keep supporting details organized within the task itself. Cross-device access → Sign up once and access your lists across devices. Add tasks from your work phone and check them later on your personal device. Real-time sync → Updates happen instantly, so changes from you or your collaborators appear immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timeline

This app combines scheduling, availability sharing, and booking into a private, device-first platform. Plan your day, week, and routines with flexible reminders and a home screen widget. Syncing is optional, and your data stays on your device by default.

Highlights
  • Device-first and private planning
  • Optional syncing and offline use
  • Import and manage multiple calendars
  • Recurring events and multiple reminders
  • Day, Week, and Month views
  • Home Screen widget
  • Optional account features for booking and sync
Features
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Timeline brings planning, availability sharing, and booking together in one private place. It syncs only when you choose to. Plan your day, your week, and your recurring routines in one calm view. Add Actions, Meetings, Events, and Reminders, then stay ahead with flexible notifications and a Home Screen widget that always shows what's next. DEVICE-FIRST & PRIVATE • Your events live on your device by default. No account is needed to get started. • Fully usable offline. Syncing is optional and only happens after you sign in. CALENDARS THAT WORK TOGETHER • Import selected Apple Calendars and keep imported events refreshed. • When allowed, mirror edits or deletions of Apple-origin imported events back to Apple Calendar. • Subscribe to .ics feeds or import .ics files. PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Recurring events with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly patterns. • Multiple reminders per event, with per-event overrides. • Day, Week, and Month views built for quick scanning. • A Home Screen widget for your next event and the day ahead. OPTIONAL ACCOUNT FEATURES • Sign in for your public Time Signature, booking page, and booking requests. Members can also sync their full calendar across devices and Timeline web. • See event weather for confirmed physical venues without sharing your device location. • Turn on Sealed Sync to encrypt supported titles, notes, and details on your device before they leave it. Timeline keeps planning simple, private, and entirely in your control. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glassworkspace.com/timeline/privacy

Screenshots

Ankorlist4 screens
Timeline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timeline at every 3 days against Ankorlist's fortnightly. 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. Ankorlist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Timeline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, Timeline every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ankorlist versus Timeline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkorlistTimeline
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkor Labs LimitedMarlowe Emrys LLC

Customer experience

Ankorlist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timeline

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Ankorlist

Subscriptions11
  • Essentials (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud (Monthly)$4.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Advanced (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Loyalty (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • Essentials (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud (Annual)$34.991 Year
  • Advanced (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
2 purchases

Timeline

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$9.991 Month
  • Member$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Ankorlist free?
Ankorlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeline free?
Timeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ankorlist or Timeline?
Ankorlist and Timeline are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ankorlist or Timeline have ads?
Neither Ankorlist nor Timeline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ankorlist or Timeline?
Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, and Timeline every 3 days. Most recently, Ankorlist was updated on October 10, 2026 and Timeline on October 1, 2026.

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