Comparison

TimeTree vs Rack Builder Pro

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

Head to head
About

TimeTree

This app allows users to create and share calendars with family, friends, or colleagues. It facilitates event planning, communication, and organization through shared schedules, photo albums, and to-do lists. Stay connected and manage your time effectively with this collaborative scheduling tool.

Highlights
  • Shared calendars for groups
  • Event notifications and reminders
  • Sync with device calendars
  • Shared photo albums
  • Memo and to-do lists
  • In-event chat
  • Web version access
Features
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App loved by 75 million users worldwide Winner of the "App Store Best of 2015" award! "Connect over time. Grow bonds together." Sharing with TimeTree - Family use Solve time management issues of double-booking with family members. Ideal also for planning to pick up the kids and other errands. Carry the calendar with you and check anytime anywhere! - Work use Plan work shifts of employees - Couple use Perfect for those who have trouble adjusting their time together. See the available slots of both in the calendar and plan out dates! Key Features - Shared Calendar Easy calendar sharing for families, couples, work and other groups. - Notifications and reminders Keep up with new events, updates, and new messages. No need to check the app all the time thanks to notifications! - Sync with a device calendar such as Google Calendar Start immediately by copying or syncing with your device's other calendars. - Shared Albums You can create albums and share photos in each group. - Memo and to-do lists Share notes with other members or use memos for events that have no fixed date yet. - Chat within events “What time?” “Where?” Discuss event details within the events! - Web version Access your calendars also from a web browser. - Photos in the events Post details such as images to events. - Multiple calendars Create different calendars for multiple purposes. - Schedule management Time management app made from the point of view of notebook planner user. - Widgets Check your daily schedule easily from widgets without opening the app. Solve your time management troubles! - Hard to keep up with my partner's schedule Do you ever feel uneasy about whether your partner is aware of your schedule? By sharing a calendar in TimeTree, you don't have to contact and confirm with them every time! - Getting forgetful of various school events and tasks Keep the printouts from school easily accessible in the app and make those deadlines! Try it out as a diary! - Miss out on events of your interest Save artist schedules, movie premieres and other important dates in a calendar and share them with like-minded friends! TimeTree Official Website https://timetreeapp.com/ PC(Web) TimeTree https://timetreeapp.com/signin Facebook https://www.facebook.com/timetreeapp/ Twitter https://twitter.com/timetreeapp Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timetreeapp_friends TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@timetreeapp User Support email support@timetreeapp.com Please use TimeTree as a schedule book for the year! We value the opinions of our users. We look forward to hearing your feedback! This app uses the following permissions. You can still use the app even if you do not allow optional permissions. - Required permissions There is none. - Optional permissions Calendar: Display device's calendar in TimeTree. Location information: Improves the accuracy of suggestions when setting a location for an event. Access to photos: Customize profiles and calendars, and when photos are saved to devices. Camera: Set and post images to profiles, calendars, etc. using the camera. Track requests from the app: Display customized advertisement for better experience. Notifications: Receive notifications about updates, calendar events and activity from the app. Microphone: Used for the voice input feature. Speech Recognition: Used for the voice input feature.

About

Rack Builder Pro

Accurately build and display your military ribbon rack. This tool ensures correct order of precedence across all branches, allowing instant switching and device application. Save your rack automatically and access a complete ribbon list for verification before boards or inspections.

Highlights
  • Accurate order of precedence
  • Instant branch switching
  • Apply authorized devices
  • Real-time rack updates
  • Automatic rack saving
  • Alphabetical ribbon list
Features
Currently charting
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Build your ribbon rack right. Every time. You earned every ribbon. RackBuilder Pro makes sure they’re displayed correctly, cleanly, and by the book. Accurate order of precedence across all branches. No guessing, no outdated charts, no second-guessing before a board. Switch branches instantly. Apply authorized devices with a tap. See your rack update in real time. Your rack is saved automatically, so you can pick up exactly where you left off. View your full rack alongside a complete alphabetical ribbon list for fast access. Built for real use cases • Verify your rack before boards or inspections • Help junior service members fix theirs correctly • Plan shadow boxes and retirement displays • Keep a clean digital record of your awards No fluff. No gimmicks. Just a precise tool that gets it right. You handled earning the ribbons. This handles the layout.

Screenshots

TimeTree4 screens
Rack Builder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeTree at Free against Rack Builder Pro's $0.99. TimeTree also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (92K vs 27). Rack Builder Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 35) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position, 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

TimeTree is free to download; Rack Builder Pro costs $0.99 up front. TimeTree sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Rack Builder Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeTree holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeTree has 92K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of TimeTree's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rack Builder Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTree ships an update weekly, Rack Builder Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TimeTree versus Rack Builder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTreeRack Builder Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (92K ratings) — better4.3 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings92K — better27
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#59 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTimeTree, Inc.Thomas Lang

Customer experience

TimeTree

All ratings91,818 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,566 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.6%

Rack Builder Pro

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

TimeTree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Events not syncing properly
  • Time zone changes affecting event times
  • Inability to edit certain event details

Requested features

6 requests
  • More color label options
  • Biweekly repeat event option
  • Ability to rearrange memo order
  • Weekly view for routine schedules
  • Dedicated iPad app version
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  • Family sharing/group plan option

Rack Builder Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

TimeTree

Subscriptions27
  • 日替わり野鳥カレンダー 月額7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • 超特急公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 週替わりマリーゴールド公式ウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • 超特急リョウガ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急ユーキ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急タクヤ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急タカシ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急シューヤ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急マサヒロ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急アロハ公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 超特急ハル公式ウィジェット(週替わり) 月額7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 週替わり和田あずさウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わり朝比奈ろんウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わり甘楽すずウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わり星乃キラリウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりプリンセッション・オーケストラ公式ウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりちゃんみうウィジェット7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりぴぴウィジェット7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりhakanaiウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりまゆたゆまウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりおてりウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わり初音しょうウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりNANIMONOウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わりAZATOYウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 週替わり輪廻ねるウィジェット 月額7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TimeTree Premium1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • TimeTree Premium1 Month trial$44.991 Year
None

Rack Builder Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeTree free?
TimeTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rack Builder Pro free?
Rack Builder Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeTree or Rack Builder Pro?
TimeTree is rated higher. TimeTree averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while Rack Builder Pro averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do TimeTree or Rack Builder Pro have ads?
TimeTree shows ads; Rack Builder Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeTree or Rack Builder Pro?
TimeTree ships an update weekly, and Rack Builder Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeTree was updated on September 30, 2026 and Rack Builder Pro on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, TimeTree or Rack Builder Pro?
TimeTree currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Rack Builder Pro at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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