Comparison

TimeboxApp 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

TimeboxApp

This app visualizes time blocks for focused work, meetings, or discussions. It displays both the allocated and remaining time, signaling the end of a session with a gong sound.

Highlights
  • Visual time block display
  • Shows selected and remaining time
  • Gong sound alert
  • Supports focused work sessions
  • Useful for meetings and discussions
Features
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TimeBox-App visualizes TimeBoxes for meetings, discussions or focussed work. It shows both the selected and the remaining time. At the end you here the sound of a gong.

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

TimeboxApp2 screens
time[Box]3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: time[Box] at 5.0 against TimeboxApp's 3.5. time[Box] also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). TimeboxApp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

time[Box] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeboxApp ships an update every 6 months, time[Box] weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeboxApp versus time[Box]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeboxApptime[Box]
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerit-agile GmbHWilliam Hobbs

Customer experience

TimeboxApp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

time[Box]

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TimeboxApp

No in-app purchases

None

time[Box]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeboxApp free?
TimeboxApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is time[Box] free?
time[Box] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeboxApp or time[Box]?
time[Box] is rated higher. TimeboxApp averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while time[Box] averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimeboxApp or time[Box] have ads?
Neither TimeboxApp nor time[Box] shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeboxApp or time[Box]?
TimeboxApp ships an update every 6 months, and time[Box] weekly. Most recently, TimeboxApp was updated on September 16, 2026 and time[Box] on September 13, 2026.

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