Comparison

FocusBox vs Time Tracker Simple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FocusBox

Features
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FocusBox is an AI-powered task planner and focus timer designed to help you stay productive, focused, and in control of your time. Plan tasks faster, reduce distractions, and build consistent focus habits using smart AI planning, immersive focus timers, and powerful productivity insights. AI TASK PLANNING Turn any goal into a clear action plan. Describe what you want to accomplish and FocusBox uses AI to generate structured, actionable tasks and subtasks in seconds. Use voice input or type โ€” it's up to you. Perfect for daily to-do lists, study sessions, work projects, and long-term goals. FOCUS TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU IN FLOW Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free fullscreen timer. Choose from calming visual environments like beaches, cities, and sunsets to create your ideal workspace. Great for deep work, Pomodoro sessions, and time blocking. TASKS, PROJECTS & ORGANIZATION Organize tasks into projects with custom colors and backgrounds. Browse ready-made templates or build your own. See what matters most, track progress, and never miss a deadline. FOCUS SOUNDS & AMBIENCE Boost concentration with ambient soundscapes โ€” rain, ocean waves, coffee shop, lo-fi, and more. Combine visuals and sound to stay in the zone longer. CONNECT YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS Import tasks from Todoist, Asana, Jira, ClickUp, and Notion. Sync events from Google Calendar or block time for your tasks directly on your calendar. PRODUCTIVITY STATS & STREAKS Track focus time, completed tasks, and daily streaks. Visual insights help you stay motivated and build better habits over time. TEAMS & COLLABORATION Create teams, invite members, and work together on shared projects and tasks. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW Set default task durations, enable celebration animations, autoplay the next task, and fine-tune sounds. Light and dark mode included. FLEXIBLE PLANS Start free with up to 5 tasks. Upgrade to Basic or Pro for unlimited tasks, AI credits, advanced statistics, and premium features. Try free for 7 days.

About

Time Tracker Simple

A fast, lightweight, and private time tracking tool for macOS. Organize your work by project and task, with easy CSV export for reports. All data is stored locally, ensuring 100% privacy.

Highlights
  • One-click time tracking
  • Organize by projects and tasks
  • 100% local and private data
  • CSV report export
  • Native macOS experience
  • Live dock icon for active tasks
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Tired of bloated time trackers that force you to sign up and upload your data to the cloud? Meet Time Tracker NikeKov โ€” a fast, lightweight, and 100% private tool built specifically for macOS. Seamlessly track your working hours, organize tasks by project, and see exactly where your day goes. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข One-Click Tracking โ€” start and stop timers instantly. No setup, no friction. โ€ข Projects & Tasks โ€” organize your workflow. Group tasks by projects and switch between them effortlessly. โ€ข 100% Local & Private โ€” no accounts, no cloud servers. All your data stays securely on your Mac. โ€ข Easy Reports โ€” analyze your hours by day, week, or month. Export reports in CSV format for clients or invoicing. โ€ข Native macOS Experience โ€” supports Dark Mode, dynamic fonts, and custom task colors. โ€ข Live Dock Icon โ€” keep track of your active task directly from your Mac's Dock. Perfect for freelancers, developers, designers, and remote workers who value their focus and privacy.

Screenshots

FocusBox4 screens
Time Tracker Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Tracker Simple at none against FocusBox's 4. FocusBox's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Time Tracker Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
FocusBox versus Time Tracker Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBoxTime Tracker Simple
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoadFocus LTDNikita Kovalyonok

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusBox

Subscriptions4
  • FocusBox Basic$4.991 Month
  • FocusBox Pro$9.991 Month
  • FocusBox Basic Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • FocusBox Pro Yearly$109.991 Year
None

Time Tracker Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusBox free?
FocusBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Tracker Simple free?
Time Tracker Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusBox or Time Tracker Simple have ads?
Neither FocusBox nor Time Tracker Simple shows ads.

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