# Pepper Day vs time[Box]

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.

Both are free to download. Pepper Day sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. time[Box] asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pepper Day | time[Box] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [松琴 臧](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822652444) | [William Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798030811) |

## What reviewers say

### Pepper Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepper-day/id1483174732)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 懒猪金币+20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 懒猪金币+400 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Century VIP Access (Ad-Free) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cicada All-Access Ultimate VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cicada Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


### time[Box]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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