Comparison

EngineerBox vs TimeBoxing_ToDo

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

Head to head

Task Time Management

Time & Task Management Habits

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

EngineerBox

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EngineerBox is a minimalist yet powerful time management app designed for engineers, developers, and productivity enthusiasts. Whether you're coding, problem-solving, or designing, EngineerBox helps you stay on track and focused by allowing you to: Create Timers: Set specific time boxes for your tasks to boost productivity. Start and Stop with Ease: Seamlessly manage your work sessions and adapt to changing priorities. Complete Tasks: Mark tasks as completed to stay motivated and organized. Review Your Progress: Go back and reflect on all your time-boxed tasks to gain insights and improve future workflows. EngineerBox is perfect for professionals who value their time and want to maintain an efficient and organized workflow. Download EngineerBox today and start engineering your productivity!

About

TimeBoxing_ToDo

Features

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Manage tasks and time on iPhone with easy calendar export for completed tasks. Set time for tasks using the TimeBoxing method for focused work. Calendar data persists after app reinstall. Supports habit building.

Screenshots

EngineerBox4 screens

TimeBoxing_ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBoxing_ToDo at none against EngineerBox's 5. EngineerBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. EngineerBox sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TimeBoxing_ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

EngineerBox versus TimeBoxing_ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EngineerBox	TimeBoxing_ToDo
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	17.4	16.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Progressivity LLC	hirofumi kurosaki

In-app purchases

5 purchases

EngineerBox

One-time5

Tiny Tip$0.99
Small Tip$1.99
Medium Tip$2.99

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Large Tip$9.99
Supporter Tip$49.99

None

TimeBoxing_ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EngineerBox free?

EngineerBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is TimeBoxing_ToDo free?

TimeBoxing_ToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do EngineerBox or TimeBoxing_ToDo have ads?

TimeBoxing_ToDo shows ads; EngineerBox does not.

Which is updated more often, EngineerBox or TimeBoxing_ToDo?

EngineerBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeBoxing_ToDo every 3 weeks. Most recently, EngineerBox was updated on September 26, 2026 and TimeBoxing_ToDo on September 30, 2026.