# Timely Tasks vs Daybox

The clearest difference is price: Daybox at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Daybox also leads on update cadence (weekly 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.

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.

Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Daybox weekly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timely Tasks | Daybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436446484) | [Scott Hanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875813160) |

## What reviewers say

### Timely Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-tasks/id6467242616)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Daybox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daybox Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Daybox Pro Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Daybox Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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?

Neither Timely Tasks nor Daybox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timely Tasks or Daybox?

Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, and Daybox weekly. Most recently, Timely Tasks was updated on October 10, 2026 and Daybox on October 10, 2026.

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