Comparison

Timely Tasks vs Daybox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timely Tasks

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* Organize tasks based on when you’d like to get them done—plan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done today—from 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.

About

Daybox

This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Automatic task progression
  • Customizable task durations and icons
  • Drag-and-drop task reordering
  • Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Audio cues for transitions
Features
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Stack your tasks. Hit start. Daybox flows through them automatically — no tapping, no switching, no interruptions. Just frictionless focus from one task to the next. Daybox is a timeboxing timer that works like a playlist for your day. Add your tasks, set durations, and let the timer auto-advance through your list. When one task ends, the next begins — keeping you in flow without lifting a finger. HOW IT WORKS - Add tasks with custom durations, emoji icons, and colors - Drag to reorder your task list anytime - Hit play — the timer counts down and auto-advances through each task - Adjust time on the fly with smart +/- buttons that adapt to the remaining duration - Audio cues signal each transition so you stay in the zone STAY FOCUSED, STAY INFORMED - Live Activities show your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Keep Screen Awake mode so your timer is always visible - Organize tasks into color-coded categories - Skip, reorder, or jump to any task mid-session with intuitive gestures SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Sign in with just your email — no passwords - Your tasks and categories sync instantly - Real-time timer sync lets you start on one device and continue on another DESIGNED FOR FLOW Daybox doesn't ask you to learn a methodology or track your productivity stats. There are no streaks, no gamification, no guilt. Just a simple, beautiful timer that keeps your day moving forward. Popular with those with ADHD who benefit from time-aware structure, Daybox is also perfect for daily routines, study sessions, workout circuits, cooking, cleaning sprints, creative blocks, or any time you want structure without rigidity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timely Tasks4 screens
Daybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daybox at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Daybox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 27 months). Timely Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Daybox is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Timely Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Daybox every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Timely Tasks versus Daybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely TasksDaybox
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory BellScott Hanson

In-app purchases

None

Timely Tasks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Daybox

Subscriptions2
  • Daybox Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Daybox Pro Annual$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daybox Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Timely Tasks free?
Timely Tasks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daybox free?
Daybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timely Tasks or Daybox have ads?
Daybox shows ads; Timely Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Timely Tasks or Daybox?
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, and Daybox every 9 days. Most recently, Timely Tasks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Daybox on September 24, 2026.

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