Comparison

Timestamp vs ShellMan

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

Head to head
About

Timestamp

Log infrequent activities and track when you last performed them. Perfect for remembering chores, maintenance, or kitchen item usage. Easily record events with a single tap and view your history.

Highlights
  • Log infrequent activities
  • Track days since last event
  • One-tap timestamp logging
  • Add optional notes to entries
  • Browse full event history
  • Edit or delete entries
Features
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Timestamp – the log for things you do once in a while. Can't remember when you last changed your toothbrush? Ran a backup? Defrosted the fridge? Opened that tube of tomato paste? Now you can. Create an activity for anything you do occasionally. Every time you do it, tap once to log a timestamp. The app shows you when you last did it – and how many days it's been. Not a habit tracker with streaks and daily goals. A record of the things you only do every few weeks, months, or years – and always forget. WHAT PEOPLE TRACK - Chores – cleaning, laundry, watering plants, changing the sheets - Home & maintenance – filters, backups, car service, oil change - Kitchen – when you opened that jar, sauce, or bottle - Health & routine – medication, haircuts, dentist, workouts - Pets – vet visits, flea treatment, grooming - Anything else you keep forgetting HOW IT WORKS - Create an activity in seconds – no setup, no account - One tap to log: Add timestamp - Instantly see the last time and the days since - Add an optional note to any timestamp - Browse the full history of every activity, grouped by month - Edit or delete any entry

About

ShellMan

Features
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ShellMan is the most powerful local-network controller for your Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 smart home devices. No cloud. No subscription. Pure local control. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, unofficial third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way connected to Allterco Robotics Ltd. or its subsidiaries. "Shelly®" is a registered trademark of Allterco Robotics Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned are property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. This app communicates with devices using their publicly documented, open JSON-RPC 2.0 API. DISCOVER YOUR DEVICES • Auto-discover devices instantly via mDNS — no IP addresses needed • Scan your entire subnet to find every Shelly on your network • Add devices manually by entering their IP address CONTROL EVERYTHING • Turn switches on/off with a single tap • Dim lights to the perfect level • Adjust colour temperature and RGB colour for smart bulbs • Open, close, and position covers and blinds with precision REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live status updates via WebSocket — see your devices react in real time • Energy dashboard with power, voltage, current, and consumption data • Sensor readings: temperature, humidity, flood, smoke, motion, and illuminance MANAGE YOUR DEVICES • View firmware versions and update devices over the air • Batch-update multiple devices at once • Create and manage schedules directly on each device • Reboot or factory-reset devices when needed WORKS WITH YOUR HOME • Full support for password-protected devices (SHA-256 Digest authentication) • Automatic reconnection if a device drops off the network • Dark mode, light mode, and system theme support • Available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, 中文, and 日本語 Compatible with all Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 devices. Gen 1 devices are not supported.

Screenshots

Timestamp4 screens
ShellMan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShellMan at fortnightly against Timestamp's every 6 weeks. ShellMan also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timestamp ships an update every 6 weeks, ShellMan fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Timestamp versus ShellMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimestampShellMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHORBEN GRODONLars Roth

In-app purchases

None

Timestamp

No in-app purchases

None

ShellMan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timestamp free?
Timestamp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellMan free?
ShellMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timestamp or ShellMan have ads?
Neither Timestamp nor ShellMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timestamp or ShellMan?
Timestamp ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShellMan fortnightly. Most recently, Timestamp was updated on October 2, 2026 and ShellMan on October 2, 2026.

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