# Wait vs FocusTasks

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusTasks at every 2 days 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.

Both are free to download. Wait sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wait ships an update every 2 months, FocusTasks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wait | FocusTasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 102 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giulio Fontana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871597288) | [Roku, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797916780) |

## What reviewers say

### Wait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wait-focus-timer-and-planner/id6758224536)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro+ annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### FocusTasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustasks-pomodoro/id6761331602)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $1.99 | per month |
| Small Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Support | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wait free?

Wait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusTasks free?

FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Wait or FocusTasks have ads?

Neither Wait nor FocusTasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wait or FocusTasks?

Wait ships an update every 2 months, and FocusTasks every 2 days. Most recently, Wait was updated on September 18, 2026 and FocusTasks on August 14, 2026.

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