# Takeoff Timer vs Vignettz

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vignettz at none against Takeoff Timer's 2. Vignettz also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Takeoff Timer's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Takeoff Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Vignettz asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Takeoff Timer against 5.0 for Vignettz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Takeoff Timer has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Takeoff Timer ships an update every 6 days, Vignettz every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeoff Timer | Vignettz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoff-timer-tsa-wait-times/id6759998309/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vignettz/id6804743838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takeoff Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882210519) | [Gleam Team, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804743840) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeoff Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoff-timer-tsa-wait-times/id6759998309)

This app calculates the optimal time to depart for your flight by analyzing 17 real-time factors. It provides a personalized timeline from leaving home to takeoff, ensuring you arrive at the airport with the right amount of time.

**Highlights:** Real-time factor analysis, Personalized departure timeline, Live traffic and TSA wait times, Smart departure notifications, Home screen countdown widget, Works with all flights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TakeoffTimer Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TakeoffTimer Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |


### Vignettz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vignettz/id6804743838)

Discover real stories shared by people, pinned to the locations where they occurred. Explore a map of memories, go to specific spots to listen to narratives, and contribute your own experiences to build local lore. Curated tours offer guided walks through neighborhood stories.

**Highlights:** Map of real stories pinned to locations, Explore stories by category or vibe, Navigate to story locations, Listen to stories only when at the spot, Record and pin your own stories, Follow curated story tours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeoff Timer free?

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

### Is Vignettz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Takeoff Timer or Vignettz?

Vignettz is rated higher. Takeoff Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Vignettz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Takeoff Timer or Vignettz have ads?

Neither Takeoff Timer nor Vignettz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Takeoff Timer or Vignettz?

Takeoff Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Vignettz every 3 days. Most recently, Takeoff Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Vignettz on October 24, 2026.

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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.*