Wait vs 25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β and turn your time into real progress. WHY WAIT? WAIT isn't just a timer; itβs 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 Donβt just list tasksβschedule 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/
25
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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks β with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY β’ Fully customizable durations β work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break β’ Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly β’ Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP β’ Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks β’ Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own β’ Turn sound and vibration on or off independently β’ Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β’ See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance β’ Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH β’ Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically β no setup required β’ Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist β’ Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better β one session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25 at none against Wait's 3. 25 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Wait's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Wait sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wait ships an update every 2 months, 25 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wait | 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giulio Fontana | Legal Prompt Inc. |
In-app purchases
Wait
- Pro+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro+ annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99
25
No in-app purchases









