TickBox - Time-Locked Messages

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.