# Wasted Time vs Aquanta

The clearest difference is price: Aquanta at Free against Wasted Time's $0.99. Aquanta also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Wasted Time's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Aquanta is free to download; Wasted Time costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Aquanta holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aquanta has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Wasted Time's written reviews are positive against 63% of Aquanta's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wasted Time | Aquanta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasted-time/id580499021/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquanta/id1482588970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Rowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580499024) | [Aquanta Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482588969) |

## What reviewers say

### Wasted Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasted-time/id580499021)

This app calculates the real-world cost of tardiness for meetings and social gatherings. It encourages punctuality by making latecomers accountable for the accumulated expense. Enjoy seamless tracking across Apple devices and boost overall productivity.

**Highlights:** Calculates cost of tardiness, Real-time cost updates, Cross-platform sync (macOS, iOS, tvOS), Encourages punctuality, Boosts meeting productivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aquanta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquanta/id1482588970)

Control your water heater remotely, monitor hot water levels, and receive maintenance alerts. Optimize heating schedules for convenience, comfort, and safety, while also saving on energy costs.

**Highlights:** Remote water heater control, Hot water level monitoring, Scheduling and usage patterns, Maintenance and leak alerts, Automatic overheating shutoff, Cost savings through smart heating

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works good
- 🚀 Saves precious gas and money
- 👍 Stable reliable software
- 👍 Saves energy
- 👍 Simple install & easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs to update so we can set more than 3 manual times
- 🐛 Doesn't maintain temp
- 🐛 Manual timer mode bug
- 🐛 App not running consistently with heater
- 🐛 Difficult to manage

**Reported bugs**

- Manual timer mode can leave 1 minute at 11:59 to midnight where timer let's water heater run for a minute and then abruptly shuts heater down
- App not a good reflection about what's happening on the ground
- Lost internet connectivity when we upgraded the modem for faster speed
- Unit got stuck in program mode, green lite continuously flashing

**Requested features**

- Set more than 3 manual times
- Incorporate starting temperature, goal temperature, set time for reach goal temp and then determine when the tank needs to start heating
- Manually set a time-of-use plan
- Work with Apple HomeKit
- Nest integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wasted Time free?

Wasted Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aquanta free?

Aquanta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wasted Time or Aquanta?

Aquanta is rated higher. Wasted Time averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Aquanta averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Wasted Time or Aquanta have ads?

Aquanta shows ads; Wasted Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wasted Time or Aquanta?

Wasted Time ships an update every 2 months, and Aquanta every 2 months. Most recently, Wasted Time was updated on September 7, 2026 and Aquanta on September 23, 2026.

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