Comparison

Pepper Day vs time[Box]

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

Head to head
About

Pepper Day

Features
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Pepper Memorial Day is a mobile app designed for efficient time management. Plan and manage your time effortlessly, with regular check-ins, expiration reminders, and special day alerts. Key Features: Special Day Records: Supports Chinese lunar birthdays and custom important dates. Countdown Timer: Second-level countdowns for events and deadlines. Goal Check-ins: Set reminder frequency, track your progress, record reflections, and view check-ins on a timeline to build good habits. Expiration Reminders: Automatically calculate expiration based on production dates and product shelf life. Set early reminders to prevent waste. Tips: Expiration headers change color automatically; red means attention required! Goal check-ins can be shared with friends and viewed on the web. Lunar calendar reminders automatically calculate the next date after expiration. Contact Us: X (Twitter) Account: @CoolTeamPlus Email: hdd@hdd.im

About

time[Box]

This minimalist timer app helps you focus on tasks with a clean interface and intuitive controls. It offers a satisfying spin control for setting time and smart notifications to keep you on track. Ideal for productivity sprints, meditation, or quick tasks.

Highlights
  • Satisfying spin control for setting timers
  • One-touch start for quick timers
  • Clean and clutter-free interface
  • Smart notifications with haptics and sound
  • Dark mode support
  • Ideal for Pomodoro technique and study sprints
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timeBox keeps it simple so you can focus on what matters—your work, your next big idea or just your kid's naptime. Why You'll Love This App: • Satisfying Spin Control: Set your timer with a delightfully tactile dial, inspired by classic analog timers. • One-Touch Start: Quickly set a minute or hour timer with intuitive controls. • Clean Design: No clutter—just a sleek interface to help you stay on track. • Smart Notifications: Subtle haptics and a gentle ding let you know when time's up. • Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light or dark based on your preference. • Stay Focused: Whether it's a study sprint, workout interval, or a quick break, time[Box] helps you manage your minutes. Sometimes an app only needs to do one thing really well—time[Box] does exactly that. Set your timer, stay focused, and enjoy a beautifully minimal experience. Perfect for: • Pomodoro technique and productivity sprints. • Mindful breaks and meditation. • Quick tasks, workouts, baby or cooking timers. time[Box] your day and see how much more you can get done. Massive feature update coming soon!

Screenshots

Pepper Day4 screens
time[Box]3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: time[Box] at none against Pepper Day's 6. time[Box] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Pepper Day's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Pepper Day sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. time[Box] asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pepper Day ships an update monthly, time[Box] weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Pepper Day versus time[Box]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPepper Daytime[Box]
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer松琴 臧William Hobbs

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pepper Day

One-time6
  • 懒猪金币+20$0.99
  • 懒猪金币+400$2.99
  • Century VIP Access (Ad-Free)$6.99
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  • Lifetime Premium VIP$6.99
  • Cicada All-Access Ultimate VIP$14.99
  • Cicada Lifetime Membership$14.99
None

time[Box]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pepper Day free?
Pepper Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is time[Box] free?
time[Box] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pepper Day or time[Box] have ads?
Pepper Day shows ads; time[Box] does not.
Which is updated more often, Pepper Day or time[Box]?
Pepper Day ships an update monthly, and time[Box] weekly. Most recently, Pepper Day was updated on October 26, 2026 and time[Box] on October 17, 2026.

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