# TimeboxApp vs TimeBlocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeboxApp at none against TimeBlocks's 11. TimeboxApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.5 vs 3.1). TimeBlocks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (162 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBlocks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeboxApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeboxApp holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBlocks has 162 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TimeboxApp's written reviews are positive against 47% of TimeBlocks's.

TimeboxApp ships an update every 6 months, TimeBlocks weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeboxApp | TimeBlocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeboxapp/id484046663/reviews)** | [3.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblocks-mobile-planner/id821381018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [it-agile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/365316196) | [TimeBlocks, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492513695) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeboxApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeboxapp/id484046663)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblocks-mobile-planner/id821381018)

This app helps you organize your time with a simple interface for scheduling, task management, and habit tracking. Decorate your calendar with themes and stickers, and connect with other services. It also offers event recommendations and group scheduling.

**Highlights:** Intuitive schedule management, To-do list management, Habit tracking, Memo and general planning, Calendar decoration with themes and stickers, Group scheduling, Event recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| 15 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚀 Convenient
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Disappearing data
- 🐛 Unreliable widget

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar entries disappearing
- Inability to log in
- Syncing issues with other calendars
- Glitches with font changes
- Crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Weekly view option
- 24-hour time format
- Desktop/Mac version
- More free customization options
- Ability to earn coins without inviting friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeboxApp free?

TimeboxApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeBlocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeboxApp or TimeBlocks?

TimeboxApp is rated higher. TimeboxApp averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TimeBlocks averages 3.1 from 162 ratings.

### Do TimeboxApp or TimeBlocks have ads?

TimeBlocks shows ads; TimeboxApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeboxApp or TimeBlocks?

TimeboxApp ships an update every 6 months, and TimeBlocks weekly. Most recently, TimeboxApp was updated on September 16, 2026 and TimeBlocks on September 30, 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.*