Timepaw vs Cost自动记账
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timepaw
Easily capture precise moments in time with a single tap or hold. Add notes to timestamps, choose from various formats, and export your data. This utility keeps all your logged events on your device.
- Tap to mark a moment
- Hold to record duration
- Add notes to timestamps
- Multiple timestamp formats
- Export to CSV/Excel
- On-device data storage
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BMFM(By Me, For Me) Project #1 BMFM is a project that started from one idea. Build what I actually need. Timepaw was born during vehicle road testing. I needed a fast way to mark exactly when events happened, so I built it. Tap the paw to mark a moment. Hold it to record a duration. Add a note, watch a live clock, and keep a precise timestamped log. - Tap to capture, hold to time. - A note on any timestamp. - Formats include Unix, ISO 8601, localized, and custom. - Any time zone, with optional milliseconds. - Export to CSV or Excel. - Everything stays on your device.
Cost自动记账
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Cost is a privacy-focused, local-first expense tracking app designed for individuals and families. It helps you easily record every transaction and clearly visualize where your money goes. 【Key Features】 · Quick Entry: Record expenses, income, transfers, and loans/debts; supports categories, accounts, notes, tags, and attachments. · Ledgers: Switch between multiple ledgers, view monthly summaries, and check daily transaction timelines. · Statistics: Monthly income/expense calendars, detailed reports, and category pie charts with drill-down capabilities. · Assets: Track net worth, account lists, asset distribution, and individual account transaction histories. · Budgets: Set monthly and category-specific budget limits; easily spot overspending. · Recurring Transactions: Automatically generate entries for recurring items like salaries, rent, and subscriptions. 【Data & Security】 · Local SQLite storage; record transactions even without an internet connection. · Supports CSV and Excel import/export. · App lock (Face ID/Touch ID) and transaction reminders. · Light/Dark mode and multiple icon themes. 【Cloud Sync · VIP】 Sign up/log in via mobile number; features incremental syncing and full snapshot backups to ensure data consistency across devices. (Note: Logging out clears local data; please ensure cloud sync is complete before doing so.) Cost makes expense tracking simple. Download and start your first ledger right away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zyydxs.xyz/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timepaw at none against Cost自动记账's 3. Cost自动记账's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Cost自动记账 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Timepaw asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timepaw ships an update weekly, Cost自动记账 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timepaw | Cost自动记账 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jongho Yoo | Hefei Today Yi Xiu Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Timepaw
No in-app purchases
Cost自动记账
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$9.99









