# TimePulse vs FileBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileBox at 100% against TimePulse's 33%. FileBox also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FileBox is free to download; TimePulse costs $0.99 up front. TimePulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FileBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBox has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TimePulse's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileBox's.

TimePulse ships an update every 10 days, FileBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePulse | FileBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepulse/id6761639932/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebox-file-manager-vault/id6765818194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [树伟 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843510075) | [建 焦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896061520) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepulse/id6761639932)

Track daily habits, moods, and streaks with a live clock interface. This app offers a calm and focused approach to building routines and understanding your day without overwhelming dashboards. It provides widgets, shortcuts, and data export for a comprehensive overview.

**Highlights:** Live clock home screen, Daily habits and streaks, Home, Lock, and StandBy widgets, Siri Shortcuts and Action Button check-in, Quick mood logging, Data export (JSON/CSV), Pulse Insights (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimePulse Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| TimePulse Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| TimePulse Pro Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |


### FileBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebox-file-manager-vault/id6765818194)

A minimalist file manager that prioritizes privacy and security by keeping your files on your device. Organize, view, compress, extract, and share various file types with ease. Protect your data with Face ID or a passcode.

**Highlights:** Local file management, ZIP compression and extraction, Encrypted archives, Multi-format file preview, Face ID/passcode privacy, Wi-Fi file transfer, Video casting

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePulse free?

TimePulse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FileBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimePulse or FileBox?

FileBox is rated higher. TimePulse averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FileBox averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do TimePulse or FileBox have ads?

Neither TimePulse nor FileBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimePulse or FileBox?

TimePulse ships an update every 10 days, and FileBox every 3 days. Most recently, TimePulse was updated on September 21, 2026 and FileBox on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*