TickBox - Time-Locked Messages
Send, Wait, Reveal
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Send messages that unlock at a specific time. Perfect for birthdays, surprises and building anticipation. Text, image and voice - with countdown timers.
Send a message. Set a timer. Wait for the reveal.
TickBox lets you send time-locked messages to friends. Set an unlock time - 5 minutes, 12 hours, 2 days - and your recipient sees only a mysterious countdown. When the timer hits zero, your message is revealed. Text, images or voice - every message becomes a surprise.
HOW IT WORKS
- Write a message, pick a photo or record a voice note.
- Choose when it unlocks - from 5 minutes to 48 hours.
- Your friend receives it instantly but sees only a countdown.
- When time is up, the content is revealed with an animation.
- A push notification alerts them the moment it unlocks.
PERFECT FOR
- Birthday wishes that arrive exactly at midnight.
- Surprises for friends and family.
- Building anticipation before big news.
- Fun challenges between colleagues.
- Love notes with a twist.
CHAT WITH FRIENDS
- 1-on-1 conversations with time-locked messages.
- Group chats with up to 50 members.
- Reply to messages and add reactions.
- Read receipts so you know when messages are seen.
- Real-time typing indicators.
STAY CONNECTED
- Add friends by @username or QR code.
- Share your QR code so others can find you.
- Friend requests with accept/decline.
- Block and unblock users anytime.
YOUR PROFILE
- Choose a unique @username.
- Pick an emoji avatar.
- Set a display name visible to friends.
- Discoverable by username search.
SECURE BY DESIGN
- Messages are protected server-side until unlock time.
- No one can read locked content early - not even by modifying the app.
- Server-time validation prevents clock manipulation.
MORE
- Works on iOS and Android
- Dark and light themes
- 4 languages supported (English, French, Spanish, Arabic)
- Push notifications for new messages and unlocks
- No account required - play as guest instantly
- Sign in to sync across devices
For anyone who loves surprises, countdowns, and making every message memorable.
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We update TickBox regularly to enhance performance, improve stability, and fix issues to ensure a better user experience. Thank you for using TickBox.
The developer, Azaza Farid, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Azaza Farid
- Size
- 75.7 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © 2026 Azaza Farid