Google Slides vs Timeline Presenter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create and edit presentations
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline access
- Add images and videos
- Present from device
- PowerPoint file compatibility
- Video call integration
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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.
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.
- 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
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“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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Google Slides ships an update weekly, Timeline Presenter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Slides | Timeline Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (411K ratings) — better | 4.0 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 411K — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Case Crafter AS | |
Customer experience
Google Slides
Timeline Presenter
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
Google Slides
No in-app purchases
Timeline Presenter
- 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
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- 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
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