Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) vs time[Box]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
A minimalist timer app with a clean design, offering both numerical and visual time tracking. It features large numbers, an animating circle that changes color with elapsed time, and optional sound alerts. The free version allows setting timers up to 60 minutes.
- Minimalist design
- Numerical and graphical time representation
- Animating circle timer
- Optional sound alerts
- Large, visible numbers
- Up to 60-minute timers (free)
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Features: ● Large numbers for great visibility. ● Simple and intuitive use. ● Circle animates and color changes as time is passing. ● Optional sounds to keep you on track! ● Set up time to 60 minutes (free version).
time[Box]
This minimalist timer app helps you focus on tasks with a clean interface and intuitive controls. It offers a satisfying spin control for setting time and smart notifications to keep you on track. Ideal for productivity sprints, meditation, or quick tasks.
- Satisfying spin control for setting timers
- One-touch start for quick timers
- Clean and clutter-free interface
- Smart notifications with haptics and sound
- Dark mode support
- Ideal for Pomodoro technique and study sprints
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timeBox keeps it simple so you can focus on what matters—your work, your next big idea or just your kid's naptime. Why You'll Love This App: • Satisfying Spin Control: Set your timer with a delightfully tactile dial, inspired by classic analog timers. • One-Touch Start: Quickly set a minute or hour timer with intuitive controls. • Clean Design: No clutter—just a sleek interface to help you stay on track. • Smart Notifications: Subtle haptics and a gentle ding let you know when time's up. • Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light or dark based on your preference. • Stay Focused: Whether it's a study sprint, workout interval, or a quick break, time[Box] helps you manage your minutes. Sometimes an app only needs to do one thing really well—time[Box] does exactly that. Set your timer, stay focused, and enjoy a beautifully minimal experience. Perfect for: • Pomodoro technique and productivity sprints. • Mindful breaks and meditation. • Quick tasks, workouts, baby or cooking timers. time[Box] your day and see how much more you can get done. Massive feature update coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: time[Box] at 5.0 against Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)'s 4.3. time[Box] also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
time[Box] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) ships an update every 2 months, time[Box] weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) | time[Box] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Donkov | William Hobbs |
Customer experience
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
time[Box]
In-app purchases
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
No in-app purchases
time[Box]
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) free?
Is time[Box] free?
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) or time[Box]?
Do Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) or time[Box] have ads?
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) or time[Box]?
Other comparisons
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