Present Past vs Split Note Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Present Past
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Present Past is a simple journaling app built around a timeline. It helps you capture small moments as they happen and quietly brings them back later, when they feel new again. Instead of long, structured entries, you can write short notes throughout the day. Thoughts, events, or even something you donβt want to forget. Over time, they form a personal history you can revisit anytime. ### Key Features - Timeline-based journaling Your entries are organized in a clean, chronological timeline, making it easy to browse your past. - Quick capture Open the app and start writing immediately. No friction, no setup. - Hashtags for flexible organization Add tags to your entries and follow threads across time. - Resurface past moments Revisit entries from the past and rediscover thoughts youβve forgotten. - Text-first experience Designed to keep your focus on thoughts rather than media. - Private and simple Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no distractions.
Split Note Timer
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Split Note Timer keeps notes and countdown timers together on one screen. Write workout routines, recipe steps, study plans, or task notes, then start the timer you need with one tap. Use timer presets, custom durations, keep-screen-on mode, and completion alerts. Your notes and settings are stored on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Present Past at none against Split Note Timer's shown. Split Note Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Present Past | Split Note Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungEun Lee | MyungHoon Park |
In-app purchases
Present Past
No in-app purchases
Split Note Timer
No in-app purchases









