Comparison

Timely vs Weave Designer

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

Head to head
About

Timely

Features
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Timely puts countdowns on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch, and Mac, so the remaining time is always in sight even while your phone is locked.

 When you add a location to a countdown, Timely accounts for traffic, prep time and how early you want to arrive. When it’s time to go, start turn-by-turn navigation with a tap, even for multi-stop trips.

 Adding new countdowns is fast and easy. You can even pick an event right from your calendar.

 Timely can be automated through the Shortcuts app. Add countdowns automatically without opening the app, or even unlocking your phone.

 Every countdown gets an emoji. Private, on-device AI picks one based on your title, while still making it easy to choose your own.

 Built by one independent developer. There are no ads and no accounts. Timely Plus adds extended Shortcuts actions and server-assisted Live Activity starts and dismissals.

 Timely can be particularly useful for people with ADHD or time blindness, as well as anyone who finds abstract clock times difficult to hold in mind.

 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rowanstrang.com/timely/privacy

About

Weave Designer

Features
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Weave Designer is an app that allows you to easily create and edit weaving drafts used in hand weaving directly on your smartphone. By setting the shafts, treadles, and tie-up, you can simulate complex weaving patterns (drawdowns) in real time. Because you can visually review and fine-tune your drafts as you work, it becomes much easier to imagine the finished fabric before doing a test weave. The app lets you design while understanding the structure of the weave, making it useful for everyone from beginners to experienced weavers. In addition, its smartphone-friendly interface allows you to quickly turn ideas into designs anytimeβ€”whether you’re on the go or taking a short break during your work. [Key Features] - Create Weave Drafts: Intuitively edit threading, tie-ups, and treadling with simple tap operations. - Real-time Preview: Instantly see how changes affect the weave pattern. - Thread Color Settings: Customize individual colors for both warp and weft threads. - Flexible Customization: Freely configure the number of heddles, weaving width, and treadles to match various looms. - PDF Export: Save, share, and print your weave drafts as PDF files. [Basic Usage] 1. Set the number of heddles and weaving width when creating a new design. 2. Tap the grids to input threading and tie-ups. 3. Use the "+" button at the bottom right to add weft rows and select the treadle to use. 4. Use the magnifying glass buttons to zoom in/out and check the overall pattern.

Screenshots

Timely4 screens
Weave Designer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timely at none against Weave Designer's shown. Timely also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Weave Designer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Weave Designer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timely ships an update every 11 days, Weave Designer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Timely versus Weave Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelyWeave Designer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROWAN STRANGtakayuki ohyama

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Timely Plus (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Add Countdown Extended$12.99
  • Refresh Timely$12.99
1 purchases

Weave Designer

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (Annual Plan)$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weave Designer free?
Weave Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timely or Weave Designer have ads?
Weave Designer shows ads; Timely does not.
Which is updated more often, Timely or Weave Designer?
Timely ships an update every 11 days, and Weave Designer every 4 months. Most recently, Timely was updated on October 23, 2026 and Weave Designer on October 25, 2026.

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