# Time Keeper vs Trace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Keeper at none against Trace's 1. Time Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Keeper | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-thought-log/id6762246222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evghenii Novic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826534846) | [Pedro Gomes do Nascimento](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893532153) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-keeper-time-managed/id6748607303)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-thought-log/id6762246222)

A minimalist and private space for capturing thoughts, notes, lists, and memories. It offers a clean interface for free writing and quick searching, with optional Pro features for customization and enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and calm interface, Free writing and reflections, Bullet and numbered lists, Quick entry search, Local-first private storage, Customizable themes (Pro), App Lock with biometric support (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Keeper free?

Time Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trace free?

Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Time Keeper or Trace have ads?

Neither Time Keeper nor Trace shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*