This app introduces a brief pause before you open distracting applications, encouraging mindful usage. It offers different modes to help you gradually reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without strict enforcement.
1.1.0
July 20, 2026
What’s New in This Version A more active, flexible way to protect your attention. • Turn app unlocks into movement. Choose camera-guided exercises such as push-ups, squats, planks, or 6–7 for regular pauses and hard limits. • Set a different screen-time limit for every day of the week—or leave selected days unrestricted. • Block selected apps during Focus sessions and enjoy immersive ambient scenes with a redesigned Live Activity. • Clearer exercise guidance, smoother performance, more reliable notifications, and other improvements. Exercise recognition happens on-device, so your camera data stays on your iPhone.
MoreUnlimited rules, custom mode, analytics
Waqt aims to help users build healthier digital habits by introducing a short pause before opening distracting apps, encouraging intentional usage and gradual reduction of screen time.
It uses a 'Gap' of five seconds before app opens, offers modes like 'Balance' with breathing exercises, and gradually reduces your daily app limits each week, making the change less abrupt.
Waqt offers 'Light' for gentle check-ins, 'Balance' with a breathing pause, and 'Hard' which includes a daily limit. A 'Custom' mode is available with Waqt Premium.
Waqt offers a free version with one rule in Light mode and basic stats. Premium features, including all modes and full analytics, require a subscription.
Waqt Premium is available via a yearly subscription for $24.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. A monthly option is also available for $4.99.
No, Waqt does not contain advertisements. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not include third-party SDKs or tracking.
The latest version of Waqt was released on June 24, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically occur to improve features and reliability.
Waqt is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed for iOS and leverages Apple's Family Controls framework for its functionality.