Comparison

TimeFinder vs TimeBoxer

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

Head to head
About

TimeFinder

This app helps you create flexible, color-coded daily schedules by time blocking tasks. It's designed for individuals who struggle with traditional planning, offering features like drag-and-drop task management and adaptive scheduling that adjusts to life's changes. Syncs with calendars and reminders across devices.

Highlights
  • Drag & Drop task scheduling
  • Flexible time block intervals
  • Color-coded task organization
  • Schedule shifting and task rollover
  • Split view for lists and schedule
  • Focus Mode timer
  • Calendar and Reminders sync
Features
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Finally, a planner that works the way your brain does. 400,000+ people use TimeFinder to build flexible, color-coded plans that bend—not break—when life happens. The #1 time blocking app on the App Store—refined over 8 years of user feedback. Whether you have ADHD, a packed schedule, or just a brain that resists plans, this is planning that finally clicks. "This app allows me to brain dump all my tasks into a list and then decide each day which ones to slide into my schedule. It's reduced my stress because I frequently overfill my day. Now I can realistically see what I can do." — LynnProgrammer SEE YOUR DAY. SHAPE YOUR DAY. - Drag & Drop: Pull tasks from your lists into your schedule—or back again - Flexible Time Blocks: Plan in 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60-minute chunks - Color-Coded Clarity: Every task gets a color so your day makes sense at a glance - Multiple Views: Day, week, month, and agenda—see your schedule your way PLANS CHANGE. THAT'S THE POINT. - Schedule Shift: Running late? Shift your tasks earlier or later with a single tap - Task Rollover: Roll unfinished tasks into available time slots—nothing gets lost - Task Bucket: Commit tasks to a date without locking them to a specific time - Zero Friction: Stretch, shrink, and rearrange by dragging—no menus needed "PRECISELY what I have been looking for, as if it were tailored for me! For ADHD persons—it is just so dang helpful!" — Summitmarlene LISTS. SCHEDULE. FOCUS. - Split View: See your lists and schedule side by side—drag between them - Focus Mode: A guided timer that helps you work through your plan, task by task - Apple Watch: See your upcoming schedule on your wrist with complications - Subtasks: Break big tasks into steps and track progress as you go SYNCS WITH YOUR LIFE - Calendar Sync: Import events from Apple Calendar, Google, and Outlook—and export your TimeFinder schedule back - Reminders Sync: Two-way sync with Apple Reminders—changes update in both apps - Widgets: Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities - iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple Watch: Your schedule stays in sync across all your devices "I 'touch' my todo items just once—to put them on a time block to execute. These tasks aren't 'living' with me anymore. They're actually getting done." — Kurt4i MAKE IT YOURS - Color Palettes: Choose from dozens of presets—or build your own in the Palette Editor - Schedule Templates: Save your best routines and reapply them in one tap - Custom Intervals: Break up your day however works for you BUILT OVER 8 YEARS. SHAPED BY REAL USERS. TimeFinder started as one developer's answer to his own ADHD and procrastination. 8 years and 400,000+ downloads later, it's still independently built and personally supported by its founder, Luke—no faceless corporation, no VC playbook. Every update reflects real feedback from real people. - Direct support from the developer - Share ideas at feedback.timefinder.app - Regular updates driven by your feedback Try TimeFinder free for 7 days and discover why so many say it's the planner they've been looking for. Note: Some features require TimeFinder Premium.

About

TimeBoxer

This app gamifies focus and time management by turning tasks into quests. Earn rewards, level up, and track your progress to bridge the gap between planned and actual time spent. Gain valuable insights into your work habits and stay motivated to finish more.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus with quests and rewards
  • Timebox tasks before starting
  • One-tap actual time tracking
  • Instant planned vs. actual comparison
  • Level up and unlock achievements
  • Gain insights into focus habits
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Plan less. Finish more. TimeBoxer turns focus into a game — complete quests, level up, and unlock rewards while you finally close the gap between plan and reality. WHY TIMEBOXER • Timebox tasks before you start • Track actual time with one tap • See planned vs. actual instantly • Level up as you complete focus blocks • Earn rewards, streaks, and milestones INSIGHTS THAT MATTER • Where your estimates slip • Your best hours to focus • Efficiency trends over time PERFECT FOR • People who underestimate time • Anyone tired of overruns • Anyone who wants motivation built‑in PREMIUM • Full insights & history • Unlimited sections & categories • Premium stories & cosmetics START FREE • Core timeboxing + quests • Last 10 tasks & essentials • Upgrade anytime Download TimeBoxer and turn focus into progress. Terms: https://rsmihir3.wixsite.com/my-site/terms-of-use

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
TimeBoxer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeBoxer at 5.0 against TimeFinder's 4.6. TimeFinder's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. TimeFinder sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TimeBoxer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeBoxer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeFinder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update every 3 days, TimeBoxer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeFinder versus TimeBoxer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderTimeBoxer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCMihir Shinde

Customer experience

TimeFinder

All ratings1,929 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.4%

TimeBoxer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TimeFinder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing data
  • Freezing and crashes
  • Subscription issues
  • Calendar sync problems
  • Unresponsive navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Recurring tasks
  • Subtasks and checklists
  • Monthly/weekly calendar view
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Improved sync with other apps

TimeBoxer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

TimeFinder

Subscriptions11
  • TimeFinder Premium2 variants$4.991 Month
  • TimeFinder Premium3 variants$7.991 Month
  • TimeFinder Premium$9.991 Year
Show 8 more
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium$19.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • TimeFinder Premium Lifetime$29.99
  • TimeFinder Premium$79.99
  • TimeFinder Premium Lifetime$119.99
1 purchases

TimeBoxer

Subscriptions1
  • TimeBoxer Premium Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeBoxer free?
TimeBoxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeFinder or TimeBoxer?
TimeBoxer is rated higher. TimeFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while TimeBoxer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimeFinder or TimeBoxer have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor TimeBoxer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or TimeBoxer?
TimeFinder ships an update every 3 days, and TimeBoxer every 5 days. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on September 23, 2026 and TimeBoxer on June 2, 2026.

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