Comparison

Google Slides vs Timeline Presenter

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

Head to head
About

Google Slides

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations from any device. Work offline, add rich media, and present directly from your phone or tablet. Seamlessly integrate with video calls and other productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Create and edit presentations
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline access
  • Add images and videos
  • Present from device
  • PowerPoint file compatibility
  • Video call integration
Read full description

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations with the Google Slides app. With Slides you can: * Create new presentations or edit existing ones * Share presentations and collaborate with others in the same presentation at the same time * Work anywhere, anytime - even offline * Add and rearrange slides, format text and shapes, and more * Present right from your device * Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type * Present slides to video calls - scheduled meetings will automatically appear * Open, edit, and save PowerPoint files Google Slides is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Google Slides features, including: * Collaborating on a single presentation online with your business partner, your whole team, or external contacts. You control who gets permission to edit, view, or just add comments. * Starting from scratch or expediting the process by choosing a template. You can enhance your presentations with videos, images, drawings, and smooth transitions. * Working across PCs, Macs, mobiles, and tablets—View or even present your slides from your phone or tablet, so you have the option to practice your presentation up until the last minute. Permissions Notice Camera: This is used for camera mode in video calls and to insert images taken with the camera. Microphone: This is used to transmit audio in video calls. Photos: This is used to access photos under the control of Photos application to let the users pick images to insert into slides.

About

Timeline Presenter

Transform complex data and events into clear, interactive timelines. Organize and collaborate on information from various file types, simplifying intricate histories for impactful presentations.

Highlights
  • Create interactive timelines
  • Organize data with dates, labels, and colors
  • Upload PDFs, videos, and audio
  • Real-time collaboration
  • In-app annotations and notes
  • Keyword search across events
  • Zoom and present with detail
Features
Read full description

“Timeline Presenter is simply, a game changer” – David Oddo “I can't wait to dazzle the audience with my presentation” – Edward P. Milstein “It is an amazing tool, and I wouldn't want to try a case without it” – Lewis Rosenberg Timeline Presenter lets you take data and events and turn them into simple and efficient timelines with incredible workflow capabilities. It’s the perfect tool to organize and collaborate on multiple paths of information within one project—from PDFs to videos to audio. Present simplified versions of intricate histories with interactive timelines. Intuitive Easily view your timeline from the big picture to the close-up details. Organize with dates, labels, and colors. See every event containing specific keywords so you can analyze your data. Efficient Each timeline holds an incredible amount of information in multiple formats, from PDFs to videos. Supremely fast thanks to Realm realtime database and indexed searches. Interactive Update your timeline from anywhere and collaborate with others in real-time, even while giving live presentations! Add sticky notes while on the go and delete later. Features You’ll Love Save time with in-app annotations • Add notes and labels • Share individual documents • Upload videos, images, and PDFs to individual events • Simplify dense data • Track information over time • Search for keywords across multiple events • Collaborate in real-time • Zoom in on specific information while presenting • Bookmark pages for easy access • Jot down notes and ideas with Apple Pencil • Access your workflow anywhere • Examine from different angles • Simplify organization on the timeline Timeline Presenter is perfect for anyone working with complex histories, data, and presentations, such as: • Lawyers • Doctors • Writers • Librarians • Historians • Genealogists • Bookkeepers • College Students • Shop Keepers • Administrators • Parents • Teachers

Screenshots

Google Slides4 screens
Timeline Presenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Slides at 4.7 against Timeline Presenter's 4.0. Google Slides also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (411K vs 45). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timeline Presenter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Google Slides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Slides holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Slides has 411K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Google Slides's written reviews are positive against 33% of Timeline Presenter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Slides ships an update weekly, Timeline Presenter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Google Slides versus Timeline Presenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle SlidesTimeline Presenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (411K ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings411K — better45
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleCase Crafter AS

Customer experience

Google Slides

All ratings411,317 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,432 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative32.6%

Timeline Presenter

All ratings45 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative61.1%

Bugs and requests

Google Slides

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text boxes and formatting randomly change
  • Slides freeze or crash frequently
  • Inability to delete or edit slides
  • Syncing and saving issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more transition options
  • Improve mobile functionality and UI
  • Allow direct video/audio embedding
  • Provide more background and theme options

Timeline Presenter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Slides

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Timeline Presenter

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Standard Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Business Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Month
  • Full Access Monthly7 Days trial$59.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Annual Standard Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Annual Business Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$299.991 Year
  • Full Access Annually7 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Slides free?
Google Slides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timeline Presenter free?
Timeline Presenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Slides or Timeline Presenter?
Google Slides is rated higher. Google Slides averages 4.7 out of 5 from 411K ratings, while Timeline Presenter averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Google Slides or Timeline Presenter have ads?
Neither Google Slides nor Timeline Presenter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Slides or Timeline Presenter?
Google Slides ships an update weekly, and Timeline Presenter monthly. Most recently, Google Slides was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timeline Presenter on September 20, 2026.

Other comparisons