Comparison

time[Box] vs #Taskit

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

#Taskit

Features
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#Taskit is a To-Do list app designed for engineers. It integrates with GitHub, allowing you to manage tasks seamlessly. Each task is saved as an individual Markdown file. Because one task equals one Markdown file, it’s well suited for collaboration with AI. It also supports synchronization with the desktop version. The iOS version is completely free to use and contains no ads.

Screenshots

time[Box]3 screens
#Taskit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: #Taskit at 3 against time[Box]'s 1. #Taskit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
time[Box] versus #Taskit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertime[Box]#Taskit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam HobbsCreatopia Inc.

In-app purchases

None

time[Box]

No in-app purchases

None

#Taskit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is time[Box] free?
time[Box] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is #Taskit free?
#Taskit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do time[Box] or #Taskit have ads?
Neither time[Box] nor #Taskit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, time[Box] or #Taskit?
time[Box] ships an update weekly, and #Taskit weekly. Most recently, time[Box] was updated on June 11, 2026 and #Taskit on September 17, 2026.

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