# TimeBox vs time[Box]

The clearest difference is rating: time[Box] at 5.0 against TimeBox's 3.1. time[Box] also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TimeBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. time[Box] asks for nothing beyond the download.

time[Box] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBox has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimeBox ships an update every 3 days, time[Box] weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBox | time[Box] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox-time-manager/id1633729714/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shubham Dohare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627002600) | [William Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798030811) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox-time-manager/id1633729714)

This app helps you manage your time by allocating fixed periods for specific tasks, improving focus and reducing procrastination. It offers a Pomodoro timer, planning tools, and various specialized timers for activities like meditation and sleep.

**Highlights:** Timeboxing for focused work, Pomodoro Technique timer, Daily, weekly, and monthly planning, Customizable reminders, Specialized timers (sleep, meditation, fasting), Task and project tracking, Full-screen focus mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year full access. | $11.99 | per year |


### 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 TimeBox free?

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

### Is time[Box] free?

time[Box] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TimeBox or time[Box]?

time[Box] is rated higher. TimeBox averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while time[Box] averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeBox or time[Box] have ads?

Neither TimeBox nor time[Box] shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBox or time[Box]?

TimeBox ships an update every 3 days, and time[Box] weekly. Most recently, TimeBox was updated on September 23, 2026 and time[Box] on September 13, 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.*