# FocusBox vs TimeDiary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusBox at 95% against TimeDiary's 0%. FocusBox also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). TimeDiary's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TimeDiary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusBox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusBox has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of FocusBox's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeDiary's.

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, TimeDiary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusBox | TimeDiary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbox-timebox-focus-timer/id1467573992/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timediary-life-timeline-memo/id6458586163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/654642765) | [Xi'an Jianqu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667425477) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbox-timebox-focus-timer/id1467573992)

This app provides a peaceful sanctuary to help you rest your mind and grow your focus amidst the noise of the digital world. Unlock all paid features and enjoy future updates with a membership subscription.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Peaceful sanctuary, Mind rest, Focus growth, Unlock paid features, Future updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |


### TimeDiary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timediary-life-timeline-memo/id6458586163)

Capture life's moments with a timeline-based diary. Record events, thoughts, and feelings with voice notes, tags, and location data. Customize your timeline and share memories.

**Highlights:** Timeline event recording, Voice recording, Colorful tags, Export and import entries, Customizable timeline styles, Mood and weather tracking, Location tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| half year | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Annually | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusBox free?

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

### Is TimeDiary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusBox or TimeDiary?

FocusBox is rated higher. FocusBox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TimeDiary averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FocusBox or TimeDiary have ads?

Neither FocusBox nor TimeDiary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusBox or TimeDiary?

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, and TimeDiary weekly. Most recently, FocusBox was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeDiary on October 8, 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.*