Comparison

Wait vs ZenFocus

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/

About

ZenFocus

Features
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" β€” but your actual focused time. [Key Features] β–Ά AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed β€” just your AirPods. β–Ά Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. β–Ά Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance β€” and understand your learning patterns. β–Ά Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] β€’ Anyone curious about their actual focus time β€” not just how long they sat at a desk β€’ Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits β€’ Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. β€’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Wait2 screens
ZenFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenFocus at every 4 days against Wait's every 2 months. 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 ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wait ships an update every 2 months, ZenFocus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Wait versus ZenFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaitZenFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaSUHEE BYUN

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
4 purchases

ZenFocus

Subscriptions4
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Wait free?
Wait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wait or ZenFocus have ads?
Neither Wait nor ZenFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wait or ZenFocus?
Wait ships an update every 2 months, and ZenFocus every 4 days. Most recently, Wait was updated on September 18, 2026 and ZenFocus on September 15, 2026.

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