Comparison

Laps vs Waiki

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Laps

Features
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Turn focused work into laps. Track every session. Win your day. Laps uses the Pomodoro technique with a racing twist: work in focused sprints, take pit stops, and complete championships. Every session is tracked with detailed analytics so you can see your progress over time. • HOW IT WORKS - Set a goal and start your first lap (focused work interval) - Take a short break after each lap - Complete all laps to earn a long break - Finish all cycles to win a championship • FEATURES - Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals - Multiple goals with individual tracking - Search, sort, and favorite your goals - Add notes to any goal - Play/pause and skip controls - Countdown timer before each session - Sound alerts and haptic feedback - Full Focus Mode for distraction-free work - Dark mode - Face ID lock • TRACK YOUR PROGRESS (PRO) - Calendar heatmap showing daily activity - 30-day focus chart - Total focus time, active days, and championships - Per-goal history and statistics • PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Unlimited goals - Full timer customization - Detailed history and analytics - No subscription. Pay once, yours forever. Built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to focus better.

About

Waiki

Features
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Waiki est l’application idéale pour celles et ceux qui veulent déconnecter des distractions numériques et rester concentré·e sur l’essentiel. Waiki fonctionne avec un boîtier physique : pose-le sur ton frigo, accroche-le à ton sac, ou garde-le à portée de main. En scannant le boîtier Waiki, tu actives le mode “focus” sur ton téléphone: toutes les applications que tu as choisies sont bloquées automatiquement. Besoin d’une pause ? Tu peux débloquer temporairement, ou mettre fin à ta session d’un simple scan. Plus besoin de lutter contre toi-même : Waiki introduit une barrière physique entre toi et la tentation, pour enfin passer à l’action ou savourer tes moments hors-ligne. Fonctionnalités clés : - Blocage physique par boîtier - Création de profils personnalisés (travail, repos, sport…) - Limitation des déblocages d'urgences (3 maximum) - Interface minimaliste et intuitive - Sécurité et confidentialité - Support et mises à jour réguliers Installation ultra-simple Design français, éco-responsable

Screenshots

Laps4 screens
Waiki3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waiki at none against Laps's 1. Waiki also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Laps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Waiki asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laps ships an update every 6 months, Waiki every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Laps versus Waiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapsWaiki
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS2616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael MonteiroCelestin Alusse

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Laps

One-time1
  • PRO Version$4.99
None

Waiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laps free?
Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waiki free?
Waiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Laps or Waiki have ads?
Neither Laps nor Waiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laps or Waiki?
Laps ships an update every 6 months, and Waiki every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laps was updated on November 8, 2026 and Waiki on November 8, 2026.

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