# Chrono Plus vs Timelines Time Tracking

The clearest difference is rating: Timelines Time Tracking at 4.8 against Chrono Plus's 4.1. Timelines Time Tracking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). Chrono Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chrono Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timelines Time Tracking sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelines Time Tracking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Chrono Plus's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timelines Time Tracking's.

Chrono Plus ships an update every 14 months, Timelines Time Tracking monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chrono Plus | Timelines Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-plus-time-tracker/id944992206/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) |

## What reviewers say

### Chrono Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-plus-time-tracker/id944992206)

This app helps freelancers and hourly professionals manage tasks, track work hours, and calculate costs. It offers features for task creation, time and cost tracking, and invoice generation, with cross-device synchronization. Visualize project progress with graphs and charts.

**Highlights:** Task and subtask creation, Time and cost tracking, Multiple hourly rates, Built-in invoice generator, Project visualization, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device syncing
- 💰 Affordable/subscription-free
- ✅ Basic functionality works well
- 📊 Good for organizing tasks/projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues reported
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Ads in paid app
- 🐛 Lost hours of work
- 🐛 Invoice feature limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Won't sync
- Can't log in
- Ads showing in paid app
- App stopped syncing between devices
- Lost hours of work

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Ability to move projects into folders
- Allow system font usage and bold fonts
- Produce invoice for entire project/folder
- Produce invoices for specific periods


### Timelines Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234)

Easily track your personal and work hours with this intuitive time tracking app. Visualize your time usage with interactive timelines and charts, set goals, and gain insights to improve efficiency and productivity. Sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Quick data entry with timers, Interactive timeline visualizations, Statistics and trend charts, Cross-device synchronization, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Siri Shortcuts integration, Detailed PDF and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Legacy Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Helpful data visualization and reporting
- 🔒 Reliable and bug-free
- 💡 Customizable categories and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered too expensive
- 🔓 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Desire for more advanced analytics and filtering

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues between devices
- Rare crashes or data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and reuse time tracking templates
- Option to group timelines into folders or categories
- Improved iPad and Mac support
- Reminders and alerts for time limits or goals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chrono Plus free?

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

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

Timelines Time Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chrono Plus or Timelines Time Tracking?

Timelines Time Tracking is rated higher. Chrono Plus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Chrono Plus or Timelines Time Tracking have ads?

Chrono Plus shows ads; Timelines Time Tracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chrono Plus or Timelines Time Tracking?

Chrono Plus ships an update every 14 months, and Timelines Time Tracking monthly. Most recently, Chrono Plus was updated on August 18, 2026 and Timelines Time Tracking on September 22, 2026.

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