iTimeBox vs Minimalist Progress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTimeBox
This app helps you overcome procrastination and build focus by breaking down large tasks into manageable timed sessions. It encourages consistent effort over perfection, allowing you to track progress and build momentum for any activity.
- Timed focus sessions
- Multi-stage sessions
- Live Activities integration
- Home screen widgets
- Siri voice control
- iCloud sync
- Session history and export
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Stop overthinking. Start a timer. Get it done. iTimeBox is a focus timer that turns big, intimidating goals into small, achievable sessions. Pick an activity, set a duration, and commit. No multitasking, no distractions — just you and the task in front of you. When the timer ends, you've won. Every completed session is proof that you showed up. WHY IT WORKS Most productivity apps track what you did. iTimeBox changes what you do next. By committing to a focused block of time — even just 10 minutes — you overcome the resistance that keeps you from starting. Use it for anything: studying, exercise, physical therapy, language practice, deep work, creative projects, or breaking a procrastination habit. FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN • Set a minimum duration to push through tasks you avoid • Set a maximum to keep enjoyable activities from consuming your day • Create multi-stage sessions with warm-up, focus, and cool-down phases • Works with Timeboxing, Pomodoro, GTD, or your own approach BUILT FOR MODERN iOS • Live Activities — see your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Widgets — start sessions right from your Home Screen • Siri — start and stop sessions with your voice • iCloud Sync — your activities and history stay in sync across devices • Session History — review your progress with a contribution-style activity graph • Export — take your data with you THE GOAL ISN'T PERFECTION iTimeBox is built around a simple idea: showing up consistently matters more than measuring outcomes. Ten focused minutes on physical therapy, language practice, or a creative project adds up. You don't need to be perfect — you just need to start. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://e-string.com/itimebox/privacy
Minimalist Progress
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Track your goals with clarity. Minimalist Progress is the most beautiful way to visualize your goals, your year, and every meaningful moment in between. Beautiful visual progress. Live Home Screen widgets. A distraction-free interface. Whether you're counting down to a big trip, tracking a fitness challenge, or just watching the year tick by: Progress turns invisible time into something you can finally see. --------------------- GOAL TRACKING, MADE VISUAL Set meaningful goals and track progress with multiple visual styles • Circular - A clean, modern progress ring • Linear - A classic capsule bar with percentage • Grid - Watch squares fill one by one • Dots - A softer, more elegant grid • Bars - Vertical pills that build as you go • Numeric - A live countdown to the second Every goal, your way. --------------------- FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE VISUALS Personalize colors, styles, and layouts to make your progress tracking feel truly yours. • Pick a category: Life, Work, Health, Travel, or your own • Choose any accent color • Switch styles anytime • Count up to celebrate progress, or count down to a deadline • Mark anything as open-ended for things without an end --------------------- INSTANT INSIGHT, THE MOMENT YOU OPEN THE APP Three built-in trackers are ready from day one: • Today - How much of the day is left • This Week - Where you are in the week • This Year - The big picture, always in view That "the year is X% over" moment? It hits hard. In a good way. --------------------- HOME SCREEN WIDGETS THAT ACTUALLY LOOK GOOD Bring your goals to where you already look. • Small & medium sizes • All six visual styles supported • Tap to pick exactly which goal appears • Updates automatically throughout the day A glance is all it takes. --------------------- THOUGHTFUL DETAILS Favorites — Star what matters most Search — Find anything instantly Archive — Hide finished goals without losing them Completion reminders — A gentle ping when you hit the date Live countdowns — Tick down to the second Beautiful in Dark Mode Available in 5 languages — English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German & British English --------------------- SYNCED ACROSS ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES Your goals follow you everywhere. • iCloud sync — add a goal on iPhone, see it on iPad instantly • Private & secure — synced through your own iCloud account only • No sign-up --------------------- PRIVATE BY DESIGN No analytics. No tracking. No personal data. Your goals sync privately across your Apple devices via iCloud — no account beyond your Apple ID needed. --------------------- FREE TO DOWNLOAD. PREMIUM WHEN YOU'RE READY. Free includes: • The three built-in trackers • One custom goal • Full customization, all six styles, and widgets Premium unlocks: • Unlimited custom goals • Completion reminders • Widget support for every goal • No ads, ever - Monthly subscription - Lifetime — one-time purchase (best value) (Prices shown in your local currency on the purchase screen.) --------------------- BUILT WITH OBSESSIVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL Every animation, color, and pixel was tuned by hand. No ads. No noise. No bloat. Just your goals — and the quiet satisfaction of watching them grow. Track your goals with clarity. Download Progress today. --------------------- Questions or feedback? Reach out at: minimalistproductivityapp@gmail.com Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://minimalistproductivity.vercel.app/terms/minimalist-progress Privacy: https://minimalistproductivity.vercel.app/privacy/minimalist-progress
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTimeBox at none against Minimalist Progress's 2. On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Minimalist Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. iTimeBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iTimeBox | Minimalist Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | E-String Technologies, Inc. | Hieu Kim |
In-app purchases
iTimeBox
No in-app purchases
Minimalist Progress
- Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
- Premium Lifetime$19.49









