Timebend vs Wait
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timebend
This app helps you plan your day by creating tasks with durations. It automatically arranges them into a timeline and provides a countdown timer to keep you focused. Premium features include live updates, notifications, and the ability to save tasks for later.
- Create tasks with durations
- Automatic timeline arrangement
- Countdown timer for tasks
- Live Activities and Notifications (Premium)
- Task completion tracking
- Offline functionality
- iCloud sync
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Stay focused. Plan your day with Timebend, a flexible day planner. • Create tasks with durations. • Timebend automatically arranges your tasks into a timeline. • Play tasks to start a countdown timer. Live Activities and Notifications (requires Premium subscription) help you stay focused. • Check tasks off as you finish them. • Edit tasks at any time, and the timeline updates live. • Set a target time (requires Premium subscription) for the day, and see a live countdown of your free time after finishing all your tasks. • Swipe tasks right to move them to the Ready list (requires Premium subscription) for later. • Everything auto syncs between your devices via iCloud. • Works offline. Premium Features (subscription available) ◆ Target time for the day ◆ Ready list to save tasks for later ◆ Live Activity for playing task ◆ Notification when playing task time is up ◆ Support an independent developer Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Wait
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wait at 15.5 against Timebend's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Timebend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
| Parameter | Timebend | Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIGHKEY Games | Giulio Fontana |
In-app purchases
Timebend
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Wait
- Pro+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro+ annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99









