# ShortWaits — Shorten your wait time

> Shorten your wait time (iPhone/iPad app by Marlon Jose Masbad.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortwaits/id1312645436 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marlon Jose Masbad](https://appshunter.io/developer/521696690)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortwaits/id1312645436/reviews.md

## What is ShortWaits?

ShortWaits is a simple and efficient way to manage queues and reduce waiting time. It replaces paper numbers, crowded lines, and repeated follow-ups with a fast, QR-based queue system that works instantly.

Designed for both customers and hosts, ShortWaits lets people join a queue using their phone while giving businesses and service desks full control over how their queue is managed.

For Customers

Scan a ShortWaits QR code or enter a desk ID to get a queue number

See who is currently being served and the latest queue status

View estimated waiting time and average service time

Bookmark desks for quick access next time

Receive reminders to check your queue status

No account required. No setup needed. Just scan and wait smarter.

For Hosts and Service Desks

Create public or private queues

Secure desks with a passkey

Issue tickets manually or let customers join by QR code

Collect custom fields such as name, contact number, or purpose

Control the queue with call, next, pause, close, or restart actions

Export queue activity for records and reporting

ShortWaits is ideal for clinics, salons, service desks, ticket booths, events, and pop-up counters that want a lightweight and reliable queue solution.

Why ShortWaits

Fast and lightweight

No forced sign-in

Works on phones without special hardware

Designed for real-world waiting scenarios

Clear and easy-to-use interface

Optional in-app purchases are available for hosting public queues and removing ads. Private queues are always stored locally on the device.

ShortWaits helps people wait better and helps businesses serve faster.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shortwaits Tokens Week Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shortwaits Tokens Month Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shortwaits Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-02-05

New arcade-style interface for clearer and faster navigation
Version 3.0.0 is now all-in-one queue app, which comes with client mode, host mode, and billing
Improved QR scanning and queue detection
Issued ticket screen with real-time queue refresh
Saved desks and quicker access to previous queues
Performance improvements and stability fixes

### 2.0 — 2020-06-15

- New skins for ticket and booth management
- Moved platform to internet-independent and now running handling booths and ticket communication thru encrypted proximity communication over Bluetooth
- The same app purpose with adaptation to the new normal's social distancing observant queue manangement

### 1.0 — 2017-11-14

No release notes.

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