# Timebox vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Timebox at none against Focus Timer's shown. Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timebox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timebox ships an update every 8 days, Focus Timer every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timebox | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Adolfo Murga Dionicio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823046879) | [洁勇 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884627212) |

## What reviewers say

### Timebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox-day-manager/id6747833895)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Six Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-novaro-pomodoro/id6760578470)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Focus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timebox free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Do Timebox or Focus Timer have ads?

Focus Timer shows ads; Timebox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timebox or Focus Timer?

Timebox ships an update every 8 days, and Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Timebox was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus Timer on November 5, 2026.

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