Comparison

Wait vs Time Blocking+

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

Head to head
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 β€” 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 β€’ Pomodoro or custom sessions β€’ Background sessions with smart notifications β€’ Live countdown on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island β€’ Quick extend actions (+5 / +10 / +25 min) INTEGRATED PLANNER Don’t just list tasksβ€”schedule them. Drag & drop your goals into your day and start a focus session directly from any task. Full Apple & Google Calendar integration. Planner β€’ Day, week, kanbann and month views β€’ Drag & drop tasks β€’ Project lists with mind map β€’ Connect tasks directly to focus sessions β€’ 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 β€’ Save ideas, notes, links and documents instantly β€’ OCR scan and PDF import β€’ Convert any idea into a task in seconds Insights β€’ Track focus time, streaks and progress β€’ See when you work best β€’ 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 β€’ Personalized suggestions based on your sessions β€’ Works offline with on-device intelligence β€’ Helps you improve consistency and focus Unlike traditional productivity apps, WAIT is designed as a system β€” 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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Time Blocking+

Features
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Time Blocking! Reclaim your focus and schedule Use time blocking to cut through daily distractions and reclaim your schedule. Keep your data private, build better habits, and seamlessly stay in sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: β€’ Intuitive, dynamic time blocking β€’ Powerful focus monitoring β€’ Track goal milestones β€’ Daily smart insights β€’ Personalize with full-color themes β€’ Secure with FaceID or passcode lock β€’ Sync with Apple Calendar Intuitive Planning: Visualize your entire day with a dynamic timeline that naturally makes sense of your tasks and meetings. Milestone Tracking: Stay motivated by setting clear goals and breaking overwhelming projects into achievable, focused time blocks. Smart Insights & Advanced Metrics: Track your Focus Time and Task Completion Rates at a single glance. View daily and weekly trends to truly understand where your time goes, helping you optimize your schedule. Calendar Integration: Automatically sync your schedule directly to and from the Apple Calendar app, bringing your whole life into one unified timeline. Complete Customization: Personalize your app experience with accent colors, stunning full-color themes, and a dynamic, modular dashboard. Privacy & Security First: Secure your schedule entirely behind FaceID, TouchID, or Passcode. With built-in private iCloud syncing, your data is securely stored and never leaves your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wait2 screens
Time Blocking+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Blocking+ at every 8 days against Wait's every 2 months. Wait's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wait sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Time Blocking+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wait ships an update every 2 months, Time Blocking+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Wait versus Time Blocking+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaitTime Blocking+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaMelissa Chan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wait

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

Time Blocking+

Subscriptions2
  • Time Blocking Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Time Blocking Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Blocking Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Wait free?
Wait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Blocking+ free?
Time Blocking+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wait or Time Blocking+ have ads?
Neither Wait nor Time Blocking+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wait or Time Blocking+?
Wait ships an update every 2 months, and Time Blocking+ every 8 days. Most recently, Wait was updated on October 1, 2026 and Time Blocking+ on September 20, 2026.

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