Comparison

Task Timer vs Daybox

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

Head to head
About

Task Timer

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Task Timer – Focus Tracker You don’t just want a timer. You want a simple way to track your work, stay organized, and understand how your time is spent. Task Timer helps you organize tasks, track your work sessions, and improve your productivity. Whether you’re studying, working, or managing daily projects, Task Timer gives you a clear and simple way to stay focused. How it works 1. Create tasks Add tasks and organize them into groups so you always know what you need to work on. 2. Start the timer Start a timer when you begin a task. Task Timer records your work sessions and helps you stay focused. 3. Track your progress View your session history and see exactly how much time you’ve spent on each task. 4. Improve your productivity Understand your work habits and build better routines through simple time tracking insights. Key Features • Task-based timer tracking • Organize tasks into groups • Track work sessions easily • Background timer support • Simple productivity insights • Clean and distraction-free design Built for everyday productivity Task Timer is designed for: • Students managing study sessions • Professionals tracking work tasks • Freelancers measuring time spent on projects • Anyone who wants better control of their time Start tracking your time today and build better productivity habits with Task Timer: Focus Tracker. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. • https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/privacy-policy • https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/terms-of-conditions

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

Task Timer4 screens
Daybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Task Timer at none against Daybox's shown. Daybox's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Task Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Timer ships an update every 10 days, Daybox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Task Timer versus Daybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask TimerDaybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuan Ham NguyenScott Hanson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Task Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$3.99
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 Task Timer free?
Task Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daybox free?
Daybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Timer or Daybox have ads?
Daybox shows ads; Task Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Task Timer or Daybox?
Task Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Daybox every 9 days. Most recently, Task Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Daybox on September 24, 2026.

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