Timely Tasks vs The timebox planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timely Tasks
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* Organize tasks based on when youβd like to get them doneβplan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done todayβfrom most important to nice to haves. * Use the built in timer (which can be customized) for focused Pomodoro sessions. * Set reminders for each task * Add categories or tags to organize your tasks * Daily reminder to add tasks for the day * Syncs your tasks across devices ** Universal App ** Buy once and use across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
The timebox planner
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Forget simple to-do lists. Real productivity begins with deciding when to do it. Timebox Planner divides your day into visual time blocks, helping you maximize focus and eliminate procrastination once and for all. Intuitive Timeboxing: Simply drag and drop tasks onto your schedule. Visual Timeline: See your daily flow at a glance and build a seamless, gap-free plan. Smart Prioritization: Allocate your peak energy hours to your most important tasks. Clean & Minimal UI: A distraction-free design that lets you focus entirely on your planning. Why Timeboxing? When you "box" your time, your brain naturally locks into that specific task for that duration. Boost your productivity by 200% with Timebox Planner by pbsolvers. [Premium Membership Information] Subscribe to Timebox Planner Premium for an ad-free experience and focus entirely on your productivity. β’ Subscription Benefit: Remove all in-app advertisements. β’ Subscription Options: Monthly: $0.99 / month 6-Month: $5.99 / 6 months Yearly: $8.99 / year β’ Billing & Renewal: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your App Store Account Settings at any time after purchase. β’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://timebox-planner.com/terms β’ Privacy Policy: https://timebox-planner.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The timebox planner at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. The timebox planner also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 27 months). Timely Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
The timebox planner is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. The timebox planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Timely Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, The timebox planner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely Tasks | The timebox planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | wonju Lee |
In-app purchases
Timely Tasks
No in-app purchases
The timebox planner
- 1-Month Subscription$0.991 Month
- 6-Month Subscription$5.996 Months
- 1-Year Subscription$8.991 Year
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