# Focal Timer vs time[Box]

The clearest difference is device support: Focal Timer at 3 against time[Box]'s 1. Focal Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focal Timer | time[Box] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajdeep Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793396670) | [William Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798030811) |

## What reviewers say

### Focal Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-timer/id6741166567)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### time[Box]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918)

This minimalist timer app helps you focus on tasks with a clean interface and intuitive controls. It offers a satisfying spin control for setting time and smart notifications to keep you on track. Ideal for productivity sprints, meditation, or quick tasks.

**Highlights:** Satisfying spin control for setting timers, One-touch start for quick timers, Clean and clutter-free interface, Smart notifications with haptics and sound, Dark mode support, Ideal for Pomodoro technique and study sprints

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focal Timer free?

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

### Is time[Box] free?

time[Box] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Focal Timer or time[Box] have ads?

Neither Focal Timer nor time[Box] shows ads.

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