Comparison

ISO 8601 Keyboard vs Box

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

Head to head
About

ISO 8601 Keyboard

Instantly input dates in YYYY-MM-DD format with a single tap. Offers a date picker for any date and smart backspace for easy correction. Streamlines workflows for professionals working with standardized dates.

Highlights
  • Instant date entry (yesterday, today, tomorrow)
  • ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD)
  • Date picker wheel for any date
  • Smart backspace for date removal
  • Auto space after date
  • Auto keyboard switch
Features
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Type dates the right way instantly. Stop typing dates by hand. ISO 8601 Keyboard puts yesterday, today, and tomorrow's date in YYYY-MM-DD format one tap away. Perfect for developers, researchers, writers, and anyone who works with standardized dates. INSTANT DATE ENTRY Tap once to insert yesterday's, today's, or tomorrow's date in ISO 8601 format. No typing, no mistakes. DATE WHEEL FOR ANY DATE Need a date beyond tomorrow? Or maybe years ago? Swipe left to reveal a date picker wheel and insert any date in YYYY-MM-DD format just as easily. SMART BACKSPACE Made a mistake? One tap of the backspace key removes the entire last date you typed — no hunting character by character. AUTO SPACE Optionally append a space after every date so your cursor is always ready for the next word. AUTO KEYBOARD SWITCH Set the keyboard to automatically return to your previously active keyboard after inserting a date, keeping your workflow seamless. LIGHTWEIGHT & PRIVATE ISO 8601 Keyboard uses minimal system resources and never touches your data.

About

Box

Features
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Capture it first. AI sorts it. Don't think. Just drop it in. Notes go to Note. To-dos go to Do. Groceries go to Buy. All on your device. Box is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ AI SORT (Apple Intelligence) Everything you add from the input bar or a shortcut is sorted automatically into Notes, To-dos, and your shopping list. ・Groceries are split into separate items in Buy ・Tasks with a date go to Do ・Notes that run several lines go to Note ・Ideas and links stay in Box Not quite right? Send it back to Box with one tap. Turn off AI SORT in the input bar to keep things in Box. Type "Add a project called Garden" to create a project or a Do list. Sorting happens entirely on your device. Nothing you write is sent anywhere. * AI SORT requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence. ■ Box, Note, Do ・Box Save thoughts, links, photos, and files. AI SORT does the sorting. ・Note For anything worth more than a line. Every edit is kept in history, so you can always go back. ・Do Today, List, and Buy are ready from the start. Add the lists you need as you go. Inside the app, Inbox is simply "Box" and ToDo is "Do." It's a tool you reach for every day, so the names stay light. ■ Made for the big screen on Mac Widen the window to see Box, Note, and Do in three columns. ⌘-click to show just the columns you want. ■ What it does ・iPhone, iPad, and Mac (native SwiftUI) ・Private sync over iCloud ・Quick save from the share sheet (iPhone, iPad) ・Quick save from anywhere (Mac / keyboard shortcut) ・Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ・A focus timer with Live Activity ・Projects, tags, and attachments ・A Trash that keeps items for 30 days ■ Free to start The free version holds up to 10 items across Box, Note, and Do. Every feature is there to try, including AI SORT. Box Pro (one-time purchase) ・Unlimited items ・Change the app icon ・Includes Box Pro features added in the future There is no subscription. Buy it once, and it stays yours. ■ About your data Your data lives only in your own private iCloud. AI SORT runs entirely on your device, too. No account to create. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Purchases are handled by Apple, so the developer never sees your data or payment details.

Screenshots

ISO 8601 Keyboard2 screens
Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Box at Free against ISO 8601 Keyboard's $1.99. Box also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ISO 8601 Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

Box is free to download; ISO 8601 Keyboard costs $1.99 up front. Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ISO 8601 Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ISO 8601 Keyboard ships an update every 7 months, Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ISO 8601 Keyboard versus Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISO 8601 KeyboardBox
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew BranaganBOX LLC (Japan)

In-app purchases

None

ISO 8601 Keyboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Box

One-time1
  • Box Pro$5.99

Questions

Is ISO 8601 Keyboard free?
ISO 8601 Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box free?
Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ISO 8601 Keyboard or Box have ads?
Neither ISO 8601 Keyboard nor Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ISO 8601 Keyboard or Box?
ISO 8601 Keyboard ships an update every 7 months, and Box weekly. Most recently, ISO 8601 Keyboard was updated on November 2, 2026 and Box on November 8, 2026.

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