Comparison

Pomodoro Tale vs Wait

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Tale

Features
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A calm Pomodoro timer for study, work and a little room to think. Choose your focus time, breaks and number of rounds. Settle into an animated scene, mix music with nature sounds, and start your session. YOUR OWN RHYTHM • Set focus and break durations, with automatic breaks between rounds. • Pause, resume and return to your saved session. • Follow your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, then tap to return to the app. • Turn on optional session reminders. A QUIET CORNER ON YOUR SCREEN • Explore five animated scenes, from a quiet desk to a distant Mars outpost. • Mix lofi music with rain, a fireplace and other background sounds. • Use ambient mode to enjoy a scene with an optional clock. • Enjoy a calmer interface with Liquid Glass controls on supported system versions. MADE FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES Layouts adapt as you open or fold iPhone Duo. On iPad, give your scene more room. On Apple TV, settle into a full-screen atmosphere and use your remote to control the session. Apple Watch keeps a compact timer close at hand. Timer sessions and preferences stay local to each device. START FREE The complete Pomodoro timer and the Chill Girl scene are free. Premium unlocks the other four scenes across your supported Apple devices. Choose a monthly or yearly plan; eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for 3 days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Prices and trial eligibility are shown in the app before you subscribe. No app account is required. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://olegyakushin.github.io/PrivacyPolicyPomodoro

About

Wait

Features
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Most productivity apps just track tasks. WAIT helps you master your time. Focus, plan, and capture your ideas in one unified system designed for Deep Work. Focus, plan and capture everything in one place — and turn your time into real progress. WHY WAIT? WAIT isn't just a timer; it’s an ecosystem. Whether you are on your iPhone, working at your Mac, or immersed in Apple Vision Pro, WAIT stays with you to ensure maximum consistency. SMART FOCUS TIMER Master the Pomodoro technique or use custom sessions. Follow your progress at a glance with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Need 5 more minutes? Extend your session with one tap from your Lock Screen. Focus Timer • Pomodoro or custom sessions • Background sessions with smart notifications • Live countdown on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island • Quick extend actions (+5 / +10 / +25 min) INTEGRATED PLANNER Don’t just list tasks—schedule them. Drag & drop your goals into your day and start a focus session directly from any task. Full Apple & Google Calendar integration. Planner • Day, week, kanbann and month views • Drag & drop tasks • Project lists with mind map • Connect tasks directly to focus sessions • Calendar integration (Apple & Google) QUICK CAPTURE & OCR Never lose an idea. Scan documents, import PDFs, or dictate notes. Convert any capture into an actionable task in seconds. Capture • Save ideas, notes, links and documents instantly • OCR scan and PDF import • Convert any idea into a task in seconds Insights • Track focus time, streaks and progress • See when you work best • Visual stats by project and time PRIVATE AI COACH Improve your habits with our on-device AI. It analyzes your sessions locally to give you personalized tips without ever compromising your privacy. AI Coach • Personalized suggestions based on your sessions • Works offline with on-device intelligence • Helps you improve consistency and focus Unlike traditional productivity apps, WAIT is designed as a system — not just a tool. It connects your focus time, your tasks and your ideas into one continuous workflow. ALL YOUR DEVICES, ONE SYSTEM Experience seamless productivity across: iPhone & iPad: Widgets and Live Activities. Mac: Global shortcuts for your workflow. Apple Watch: Full standalone app with complications. Apple Vision Pro: Immersive focus environment. Apple TV: Ambient focus mode for your office. Start focusing better today. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Tale4 screens
Wait2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Tale at weekly against Wait's every 2 months. Wait's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pomodoro Tale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wait sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Tale ships an update weekly, Wait every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Tale versus Wait: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TaleWait
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg YakushinGiulio Fontana

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Tale

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Tale Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Tale Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Wait

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro+ annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Tale free?
Pomodoro Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wait free?
Wait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Tale or Wait have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Tale nor Wait shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Tale or Wait?
Pomodoro Tale ships an update weekly, and Wait every 2 months. Most recently, Pomodoro Tale was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wait on November 5, 2026.

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