TickBox - Time-Locked Messages

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.