# Timeline vs Trace

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timeline at 15.0 against Trace's 26.2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timeline against 5.0 for Trace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Timeline ships an update every 4 days, Trace weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeline | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-day-planner/id6778001216/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-ai-reminders/id6789507729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marlowe Emrys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778001218) | [Yaohui Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880546139) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-day-planner/id6778001216)

This app combines scheduling, availability sharing, and booking into a private, device-first platform. Plan your day, week, and recurring routines with flexible notifications and a Home Screen widget. It prioritizes user privacy with optional syncing and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Device-first and private planning, Offline functionality, App Lock with Face ID/PIN, People and request management, Calendar integration (.ics, Apple Calendars), Recurring events and multiple reminders, Home Screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $10.00 | per month |
| Member | $25.00 | per month |


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-ai-reminders/id6789507729)

Capture thoughts and tasks using your voice. This organizer transforms spoken reminders into structured notes and actionable to-dos, helping you manage your day efficiently without manual data entry.

**Highlights:** Voice-first input, Structured reminders, Note-taking, Task management, Time and place-based planning, Organized daily planning

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Trace Premium Yearly | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeline free?

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

### Is Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timeline or Trace?

Timeline and Trace are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Timeline or Trace have ads?

Neither Timeline nor Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeline or Trace?

Timeline ships an update every 4 days, and Trace weekly. Most recently, Timeline was updated on October 31, 2026 and Trace on October 31, 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.*