# time[Box] vs Cubic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: time[Box] at none against Cubic's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cubic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. time[Box] asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for time[Box] against 5.0 for Cubic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | time[Box] | Cubic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox/id6742366918/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-second-brain-and-reader/id6758525542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798030811) | [ARPIT MATHUR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873364032) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cubic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-second-brain-and-reader/id6758525542)

Transform passive reading into active learning by saving articles, organizing content, and creating reviewable flashcards from your highlights. Discover new material through RSS feeds or curated collections and track your learning progress over time.

**Highlights:** Discover content via RSS feeds and curated collections, Save articles and organize into a personal library, Add notes and highlights to saved content, Convert highlights into reviewable flashcards, Track reading habits and learning trends, Organize content for recall

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cubic Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Cubic Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is time[Box] free?

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

### Is Cubic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, time[Box] or Cubic?

time[Box] and Cubic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do time[Box] or Cubic have ads?

Neither time[Box] nor Cubic shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*