# Timepage vs Template Manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: Template Manager at free with in-app purchases against Timepage's subscription. Template Manager also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.6). Timepage's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 58). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timepage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Template Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timepage against 4.6 for Template Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timepage has 15K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Timepage's written reviews are positive against 63% of Template Manager's.

Timepage ships an update every 6 days, Template Manager every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timepage | Template Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepage-calendar-planner/id989178902/reviews) | [4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 249 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) | [Purple Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/476294256) |

## What reviewers say

### Timepage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepage-calendar-planner/id989178902)

This app offers a visually appealing and intuitive way to manage your schedule. It integrates events, maps, contacts, and weather to help you plan your day efficiently. Features include timeline views, weather forecasts, travel time estimates, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive timeline view, Month heatmap for busy/free times, Animated weather forecasts, Automatic travel time estimates, Easy event creation, Syncs with existing calendars, Customizable themes and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gorgeous design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like weather, travel time estimates
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Subscription model required for full functionality
- 🔒 Separate subscription for companion app
- 🔋 Slow load times
- 👎 Missing key features like month view, to-do list

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing from calendar
- Time zone changes causing issues with event times
- Freezing and crashing when adding events or locations

**Requested features**

- Integrate to-do list functionality
- Add month view
- Improve syncing and cross-device support
- Allow one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Template Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762)

Create and reuse customizable email templates with dynamic variables. Save time by quickly filling in details for frequently sent messages, from professional announcements to personal requests.

**Highlights:** Create reusable email and message templates, Support for user-defined variables, Quick sending of templates, Favorite templates for fast access, Keyboard extension for easy input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timepage free?

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

### Is Template Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timepage or Template Manager?

Timepage and Template Manager are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 58 ratings respectively.

### Do Timepage or Template Manager have ads?

Neither Timepage nor Template Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timepage or Template Manager?

Timepage ships an update every 6 days, and Template Manager every 5 months. Most recently, Timepage was updated on October 18, 2026 and Template Manager on October 1, 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.*