TickBox - Time-Locked Messages

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About this app

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.
Updated on
May 4, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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No data collected
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Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

What’s new

We update TickBox regularly to enhance performance, improve stability, and fix issues to ensure a better user experience. Thank you for using TickBox.