time[Box] vs Timebox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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time[Box]
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.
- 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
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timeBox keeps it simple so you can focus on what matters—your work, your next big idea or just your kid's naptime. Why You'll Love This App: • Satisfying Spin Control: Set your timer with a delightfully tactile dial, inspired by classic analog timers. • One-Touch Start: Quickly set a minute or hour timer with intuitive controls. • Clean Design: No clutter—just a sleek interface to help you stay on track. • Smart Notifications: Subtle haptics and a gentle ding let you know when time's up. • Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light or dark based on your preference. • Stay Focused: Whether it's a study sprint, workout interval, or a quick break, time[Box] helps you manage your minutes. Sometimes an app only needs to do one thing really well—time[Box] does exactly that. Set your timer, stay focused, and enjoy a beautifully minimal experience. Perfect for: • Pomodoro technique and productivity sprints. • Mindful breaks and meditation. • Quick tasks, workouts, baby or cooking timers. time[Box] your day and see how much more you can get done. Massive feature update coming soon!
Timebox
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This app is built around the Timebox framework, designed to help you take control of your time. Create to-dos, set priorities, and schedule them directly on your calendar — giving you a complete and organized view of what needs to get done. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://harlan-research.github.io/timebox.io/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: time[Box] at none against Timebox's 3. Timebox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Timebox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. time[Box] asks for nothing beyond the download.
time[Box] ships an update weekly, Timebox every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | time[Box] | Timebox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Hobbs | Ruben Adolfo Murga Dionicio |
In-app purchases
time[Box]
No in-app purchases
Timebox
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Six Months$9.996 Months
- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
