Daybox vs FastFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daybox
This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.
- Automatic task progression
- Customizable task durations and icons
- Drag-and-drop task reordering
- Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island
- Cross-device synchronization
- Audio cues for transitions
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Stack your tasks. Hit start. Daybox flows through them automatically — no tapping, no switching, no interruptions. Just frictionless focus from one task to the next. Daybox is a timeboxing timer that works like a playlist for your day. Add your tasks, set durations, and let the timer auto-advance through your list. When one task ends, the next begins — keeping you in flow without lifting a finger. HOW IT WORKS - Add tasks with custom durations, emoji icons, and colors - Drag to reorder your task list anytime - Hit play — the timer counts down and auto-advances through each task - Adjust time on the fly with smart +/- buttons that adapt to the remaining duration - Audio cues signal each transition so you stay in the zone STAY FOCUSED, STAY INFORMED - Live Activities show your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Keep Screen Awake mode so your timer is always visible - Organize tasks into color-coded categories - Skip, reorder, or jump to any task mid-session with intuitive gestures SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Sign in with just your email — no passwords - Your tasks and categories sync instantly - Real-time timer sync lets you start on one device and continue on another DESIGNED FOR FLOW Daybox doesn't ask you to learn a methodology or track your productivity stats. There are no streaks, no gamification, no guilt. Just a simple, beautiful timer that keeps your day moving forward. Popular with those with ADHD who benefit from time-aware structure, Daybox is also perfect for daily routines, study sessions, workout circuits, cooking, cleaning sprints, creative blocks, or any time you want structure without rigidity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FastFocus
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FastFocus is the focus and wellness companion built for freelancers, remote workers, and solo creators who want to do meaningful work — without burning out. Unlike generic Pomodoro timers, FastFocus connects your sessions to your energy, mood, and journal, giving you real insight into how you work best. --- **FOCUS TIMER** Start a session with a single tap. Set your focus and break duration, name your task, and go. FastFocus logs every session automatically — you stay in flow, we handle the record. **POST-SESSION REFLECTION** After each session, rate your focus quality and energy. Short, frictionless, and genuinely useful over time. **JOURNAL WITH AI INSIGHTS** Write freely after your sessions. FastFocus uses on-device AI to surface mood patterns, distraction triggers, and energy signals — helping you understand yourself better every week. **ENERGY & MOOD TRACKING** Log how you feel in seconds. See weekly trends that reveal your peak performance windows and early burnout signals before they become a problem. **WEEKLY STATS** Visual summaries of your focus time, break patterns, mood trends, and session quality. All stored privately on your device. **LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND** Your countdown stays visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you work, so you always know where you stand. **TIMER IN ANY TAB** The persistent toolbar indicator shows your live countdown from anywhere in the app — no need to switch back to the Timer tab. **PRIVACY-FIRST** Your data never leaves your device. No account required for core features. AI insights run on-device. FastFocus never sells your data or uses it to train AI models. **PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE** No subscription. Ever. Choose Pro Unlock ($9.99) or Supporter ($14.99) — both unlock unlimited AI insights, advanced reports, custom themes, and ad-free experience. --- Perfect for: • Freelancers who need structure without rigidity • Remote workers managing their own energy and schedule • Solo founders and indie developers • Creators and knowledge workers with irregular rhythms FastFocus. Focus deeply. Recover intentionally.
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Verdict
Daybox and FastFocus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FastFocus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Daybox | FastFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Hanson | Quyen Dang |
In-app purchases
Daybox
- Daybox Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Daybox Pro Annual$16.991 Year
- Daybox Pro Lifetime$39.99
FastFocus
- Pro Unlock$7.99
- Supporter$14.99









