FriendTask vs Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FriendTask
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Meet FriendTask, the daily planner that finally makes your day feel clear, calm, and easy to manage. Designed for busy minds, overwhelmed schedules, students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more visual and friendly way to organize life, FriendTask brings your entire day into a clean, beautiful timeline that actually makes sense. Instead of juggling multiple apps for tasks, routines, timers, and reminders, FriendTask keeps everything in one place. Your day appears in a simple vertical flow that shows exactly what you are doing, when you are doing it, and how much free time you have in between. No clutter. No confusion. No more guessing. FriendTask is built for real people who forget tasks, feel overwhelmed, or want a calmer system that helps them stay grounded. It is planning made warm, simple, and human. A CLEAR DAILY TIMELINE See your entire day laid out visually. Tasks appear as clean blocks on the timeline so you instantly understand your schedule. Start times, end times, and free time are all displayed clearly and simply. POWERFUL TO-DO LISTS Capture everything you need to remember in easy, unstructured lists. Add tasks quickly, reorder them, complete them, or move them into your schedule when you are ready. ROUTINES THAT BUILD CONSISTENCY Create healthy habits and daily routines that appear automatically on your timeline. Morning rituals, study sessions, workouts, night routines, and anything else that helps you stay consistent. SHARED BOARDS FOR FRIENDS, COUPLES, AND TEAMS Planning does not have to be a solo process. Use shared lists and boards to track group tasks, travel plans, chores, and anything you are organizing together. Assign tasks manually or let the app randomly assign responsibilities for an easy and fair workflow. RANDOMIZER FOR QUICK DECISIONS If you cannot decide who does what, the FriendTask randomizer will choose for you with a simple, engaging animation that makes group planning smooth and fast. AI PLANNING ASSISTANT Get smart suggestions, time estimates, and help organizing your day. Ideal for overwhelmed brains or anyone who struggles with time blindness or planning fatigue. SMART REMINDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS FriendTask reminds you at the right moment so you never miss something important. No more late reminders or alerts that interrupt you too early. FREE-TIME INSIGHTS When you have a gap between tasks, FriendTask shows how much time you have and offers gentle guidance that feels supportive, not stressful. BEAUTIFUL THEMES AND ICONS Personalize your planning experience with clean themes and icons that make your day feel lighter and more enjoyable. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Whether you have ADHD, feel overwhelmed easily, or simply want a planner that feels supportive instead of rigid, FriendTask was created for you. Planning should feel good and manageable. FriendTask makes your day easier to understand and easier to enjoy. FRIENDTASK PRO Unlock advanced features with a flexible subscription, including: • Smart routines • Premium themes and icons • Collaboration tools • Unlimited boards and timeline events • AI planning assistant • Priority support Try a 3-day free trial and experience a calmer way to organize your life. CONTACT US Have ideas or need help Reach us anytime at contact@friendtask.app FriendTask. A planner that feels like a friend. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Box
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Capture it first. Sort it later. A thought is gone before you get back to it. Box is a small box for keeping it. Put down whatever comes to mind, before you think it through. Shape it later, when you have the time. Box is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ Box, Note, Do ・Box Save thoughts, links, photos, and files. Sorting can wait. ・Note For anything worth more than a line. Every edit is kept in history, so you can always go back. ・Do Today, List, and Buy are ready from the start. Add the lists you need as you go. Inside the app, Inbox is simply "Box" and ToDo is "Do." It's a tool you reach for every day, so the names stay light. ■ What it does ・iPhone, iPad, and Mac (native SwiftUI) ・Private sync over iCloud ・Quick save from the share sheet (iPhone, iPad) ・Quick save from the menu bar (Mac / ⌃⌥⌘B) ・Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ・A focus timer with Live Activity ・Projects, tags, and attachments ・A Trash that keeps items for 30 days ■ Free to start The free version holds up to 10 items across Box, Note, and Do. Every feature is there to try. Box Pro (one-time purchase) ・Unlimited items ・Change the app icon ・Includes Box Pro features added in the future There is no subscription. Buy it once, and it stays yours. ■ About your data Your data lives only in your own private iCloud. No account to create. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Purchases are handled by Apple, so the developer never sees your data or payment details. Built in Yokohama, by one developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FriendTask at 14.0 against Box's 18.0. 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. FriendTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FriendTask | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Ghanem | BOX LLC (Japan) |
In-app purchases
FriendTask
- FriendTask Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- FriendTask Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- FriendTask Lifetime Premium$35.99
Box
- Hako Pro$5.99







