# Time Blocking vs Live Timers on Lock Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Time Blocking at 5.0 against Live Timers on Lock Screen's 4.0. Time Blocking also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Live Timers on Lock Screen's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Blocking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Live Timers on Lock Screen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Blocking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Timers on Lock Screen has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time Blocking ships an update every 2 weeks, Live Timers on Lock Screen weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Blocking | Live Timers on Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-blocking-time-boxed/id6762071236/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-timers-on-lock-screen/id6763252662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREGORY COLTON ADAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892766435) | [CHAN SHUO WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895234423) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Blocking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-blocking-time-boxed/id6762071236)

Organize your day by assigning specific time slots to tasks. This productivity app helps you create a realistic schedule, track your progress, and build better habits. Customize your layout and export your plans to your existing calendar.

**Highlights:** Assign time blocks to tasks, Create realistic daily schedules, Modular and customizable layout, Review historical time usage, Export to calendar and reminders, Light and dark mode options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Boxed Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Time Boxed Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Live Timers on Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-timers-on-lock-screen/id6763252662)

Easily manage multiple countdowns and alarms directly from your iPhone's Lock Screen. Get at-a-glance updates with color-coded timers and spoken alerts, eliminating the need to unlock your device. Customize sounds and notes for each timer.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers on Lock Screen, Color-coded timer identification, Spoken alerts for timer completion, Customizable musical and recorded alarms, Lock Screen Snapshots for quick checks, Timer controls from Snapshot, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Timer Slots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Palette Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Developer a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Blocking free?

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

### Is Live Timers on Lock Screen free?

Live Timers on Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Blocking or Live Timers on Lock Screen?

Time Blocking is rated higher. Time Blocking averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Live Timers on Lock Screen averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Time Blocking or Live Timers on Lock Screen have ads?

Neither Time Blocking nor Live Timers on Lock Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Blocking or Live Timers on Lock Screen?

Time Blocking ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live Timers on Lock Screen weekly. Most recently, Time Blocking was updated on November 9, 2026 and Live Timers on Lock Screen on November 9, 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.*