StartWise vs TimeBox Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StartWise
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Not another to-do list. Most productivity apps expect you to plan better, try harder, or stay motivated. StartWise is different. Itβs an AI execution assistant designed to help you avoid failure, reduce decision fatigue, and keep going β even when your energy is low. Your data is private and secure No public profiles, no social pressure No ads, no tracking across apps AI works quietly in the background
TimeBox Tracker
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Make time for what matters with a simple task queue and short focus sessions. Choose your top 3, give each a timebox, and stay with one thing at a time. Your tasks and focus sessions stay on this device, with no account or subscription. FOCUS ON YOUR TOP 3 β’ Add tasks with a clear outcome and optional notes β’ Sort tasks into priority order, with the first three as your focus list β’ Move an important task straight to the top when plans change β’ Keep extra tasks waiting in the queue until there is room to focus TIMEBOX YOUR WORK β’ Pick a timebox for each task: 5, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes β’ Start a focus session from any of your top three tasks β’ Pause or resume whenever you need a break β’ End early or let the timer reach zero, the app saves your focused time β’ Decide what happened at the end: mark complete, keep for later, or start another timebox β’ Closing the focus screen keeps the timer running in the background SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ View a history of completed tasks and finished focus sessions β’ See partial focus time, even if you stopped before the timer ended β’ Return completed tasks to the queue if there is more to do STAY ON TRACK YOUR WAY β’ Optional one-shot alert when a running timebox ends β’ Turn focus alerts on or off at any time β’ Change appearance: follow the system, or pick light or dark theme β’ Choose a default timebox duration that fits most of your tasks YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE β’ Tasks, ordering, and session history are stored locally on your iPhone β’ Export your current tasks as CSV for your own records or backup β’ Export previous habit history from earlier versions of the app β’ Clear everything with a factory reset when you want to start fresh β’ Confirmed data deletion, no hidden cloud copy, and no login required Turn big plans into small, focused timeboxes. Add your first task, choose a duration, and protect a little time for what matters today. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: StartWise at Free against TimeBox Tracker's $1.99. StartWise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
StartWise is free to download; TimeBox Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StartWise | TimeBox Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bob Software LLC | Ona Pacholo Asis |
In-app purchases
StartWise
No in-app purchases
TimeBox Tracker
No in-app purchases





