# Task Timer vs Daybox

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Timer | Daybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xuan Ham Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654088681) | [Scott Hanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875813160) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-timer-focus-tracker/id6502951592)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $6.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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