Wait4it vs PECS IV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wait4it
This visual tool helps learners master the concept of "wait" using a digital sand timer and customizable visual aids. It supports users who have completed early stages of PECS® to better tolerate delays in various settings.
- Visual "wait" card
- Digital sand timer
- Customizable visual representations
- Import images from photo library
- Countdown timer with automatic reset
- System notifications and sound alerts
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Waiting can be challenging for anyone—and even more so for young children or individuals with complex needs. Wait4it™ uses simple, predictable visual support to teach the concept of “wait” across everyday routines. Designed for use at home, school, or in the community, the app helps reduce frustration, build tolerance for waiting, and promote successful communication wherever life happens.
PECS IV+
This communication app is no longer available for new users, with a successor app recommended. Current users will receive a final update and migration instructions to the new app, with a limited free trial period for the new service.
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Speech and language development
- Communication aid
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
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PECS IV+ is no longer available to purchase for new users!! New users should purchase our latest communication app, PECSTalk™. In the coming weeks, an updated and final version of PECS IV+ will be released to current PECS IV+ users along with step-by-step instructions on how to transition from PECS IV+ to PECSTalk. Those that are interested will have the opportunity to migrate to Pyramid’s newest communication app, PECSTalk, at no charge for 90 days. After the 90 days, users will still be able to migrate to the new app, but a small fee will be charge. PECS IV+ users that do not transition to PECSTalk will continue to have use of the PECS IV+ app on their device, but Pyramid will no longer release future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wait4it at $1.99 against PECS IV+'s $99.00. PECS IV+'s advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Wait4it costs $1.99 and PECS IV+ $99.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wait4it ships an update every 4 months, PECS IV+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wait4it | PECS IV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $99.00 |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyramid Global Communication Technology LLC | Pyramid Global Communication Technology LLC |
Customer experience
Wait4it
PECS IV+
In-app purchases
Wait4it
No in-app purchases
PECS IV+
No in-app purchases
