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Timepage vs Zeplin

Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Timepage and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Timepage and Zeplin differ
AttributeTimepageZeplin
Starting price$4.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Apple WatchWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19972014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Only in Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Zeplin
  • Appointment bookingnot Zeplin
  • Time trackingnot Zeplin
  • Resource managementnot Zeplin
  • Team coordinationnot Zeplin

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Timepage
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Timepage
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot Timepage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Choose Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin review

Questions people ask

Is Timepage or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Timepage or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/one-time for Timepage and Free for Zeplin.
Does Timepage or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Zeplin for free?
Yes. Zeplin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
What is Timepage best used for?
Timepage is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Timepage do that Zeplin cannot?
Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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