Comparison

Wait vs Groundwork

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

Groundwork

Features
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GROUNDWORK is the habit app built for people who know what they should do β€” and can't make themselves start. THE ONE HABIT RULE GROUNDWORK lets you track exactly ONE habit at a time. Not ten. Not five. One. The second habit only unlocks after 21 consecutive completions of the first. This sounds limiting. It isn't. It's the only thing that works if your brain tends toward ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout. Most habit apps fail you because they let you add too much. GROUNDWORK doesn't. THE QUIZ THAT ACTUALLY LISTENS Before you start, GROUNDWORK asks 7 questions β€” not about preferences, but about your actual pattern. When you fall off. How many apps you've tried. The result is a habit that fits your brain, not a generic template. SMART REMINDERS GROUNDWORK only sends reminders during the windows you actually have free β€” and, when it can, at moments you're genuinely still. Never at 7AM if you were never a morning person. WHO IT'S FOR - Tech professionals with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) - People recovering from burnout - High-functioning anxiety sufferers who are "functioning" but exhausted - Perfectionists who start 10 habits and finish 0 FREE The full quiz, your personalized habit, streak tracking, basic reminders, and 4-7-8 breathing. PREMIUM (weekly or yearly) Smart context-aware reminders, mood and habit insights, the full breathing library, unlimited streak history, and Family Sharing. Privacy-first: 100% on-device. No accounts. No servers. No data collected, ever. GROUNDWORK. The groundwork is the work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wait2 screens
Groundwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Groundwork at every 3 weeks 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 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 Groundwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wait ships an update every 2 months, Groundwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Wait versus Groundwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaitGroundwork
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaHUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU

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
2 purchases

Groundwork

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Wait free?
Wait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Groundwork free?
Groundwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wait or Groundwork have ads?
Neither Wait nor Groundwork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wait or Groundwork?
Wait ships an update every 2 months, and Groundwork every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wait was updated on October 25, 2026 and Groundwork on October 8, 2026.

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