time[Box] vs Focus Only
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Focus Only
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Make time for focused work, without a complicated productivity system. Focus Only gives you a clear countdown, flexible breaks, and a timer you can check without reopening the app. Whether you’re working, studying, or making time for a personal project, choose your session length and start when you’re ready. CHECK YOUR TIMER AT A GLANCE See your remaining time on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities. On supported Always-On displays, your Live Activity stays visible while the screen is dimmed. Keep the app open for a large countdown, with the option to keep your screen awake or dim it while the timer runs. FOCUS AT YOUR OWN PACE • Choose focus sessions from 10 to 60 minutes • Set breaks from 5 to 20 minutes • Pause and resume when plans change • Choose from seven in-app completion sounds, or turn sounds off CONTROL YOUR TIMER WITH SIRI Start a focus session or break, pause, resume, stop, or ask how much time is left. Use the same actions in Shortcuts to include Focus Only in your routines. SEE WHAT YOU COMPLETED Review your completed focus sessions by day. See how many sessions you finished and how much focused time you recorded. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use Focus Only in light or dark appearance, with VoiceOver support and timer announcements. The app and its Siri and Shortcuts actions support English and German. Choose a task. Start your timer. Focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: time[Box] at weekly against Focus Only's every 3 weeks. time[Box] also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
time[Box] ships an update weekly, Focus Only every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | time[Box] | Focus Only |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Hobbs | Tobias Ostner |
In-app purchases
time[Box]
No in-app purchases
Focus Only
No in-app purchases
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