Comparison

What vs Focus wave

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

Head to head
About

What

This app helps you manage recurring tasks that aren't part of your daily routine. It offers flexible scheduling options, tracks your completion reliability, and provides timely reminders so you don't forget important but non-urgent items.

Highlights
  • Flexible and calendar-specific scheduling
  • On-time completion rate tracking
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Daily overview notifications
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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NOT EVERY TASK IS URGENT. Some things can wait — but shouldn't be forgotten. Changing bed sheets, renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, calling your parents. They're not on your daily to-do list, but they still need to happen. What-Else tracks them so you don't have to think about them — until it's time. It's the to-do list for everything else. THE CONCEPT • Flexible Intervals Real life isn't a calendar. With "Smart Intervals" (e.g., Every 2 weeks), the next due date only sets after you actually complete the task. No stress if you're a day late—the schedule adjusts to you. • Precision When Needed Need strict dates? You can also schedule tasks for specific days (e.g., "Every Tuesday" or "1st of the month"). Or combine both—flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in a single task. • Track Reliability with On-Time Rate Unlike apps that just show checkmarks, What-Else tracks whether you completed tasks on-time or late. See which routines you're great at and which need interval adjustments based on YOUR patterns, not guesswork. KEY FEATURES • Dual Scheduling: Combine flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in one task (e.g., "Every 5 days" + "Every Tuesday"). Most apps force you to choose one approach—What-Else gives you both • On-Time Rate Tracking: See completion reliability percentages for each task, not just checkmarks. Identify patterns and adjust intervals based on real data • Widgets: See your task status directly on your Home Screen or Lock Screen • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly syncs between devices. No account required • Daily Overview Notifications: Get a summary of what's due today • Native Design: Built with SwiftUI for a smooth experience with Dark Mode and Haptic Feedback • iPad and Apple Watch Support • Siri Shortcuts: Automate your routines with voice commands PERFECT FOR • Household: Changing bed sheets, watering plants, deep cleaning the bathroom • Maintenance: Descaling the coffee machine, backing up photos, digital cleanup • Health: Replacing toothbrush, taking vitamins, washing hairbrushes • Life Admin: Renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, annual subscriptions • Social: Calling parents, reaching out to old friends and so much more ... WHAT-ELSE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited Tasks • Advanced Analytics: On-Time Rate trends, completion patterns, and historical context. Each completion records the interval at that time—providing true historical analysis when you adjust task schedules over time. • Premium Icons (90+ Symbols) • Timeline Navigation • Support for indie development PRIVACY FIRST • No Account Required. • No User Tracking. • Data stays on your device and private iCloud. Download What-Else today and never forget the small stuff again. Terms of Use: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/terms-of-service.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/privacy-policy.md

About

Focus wave

This app transforms your time management into a visual experience, helping you stay focused on studying, projects, or daily tasks. It offers a dynamic and adaptable approach to productivity beyond traditional timers.

Highlights
  • Visual time tracking
  • Task management
  • Customizable interface
  • Study aid
  • Project management
Features
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Whether you are studying for exams, working on a side project, or just trying to manage your day, FocusWave turns your time into a visual experience. Say goodbye to boring clocks and hello to a productivity tool that adapts to your style.

Screenshots

What4 screens
Focus wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus wave at 5.0 against What's 4.3. Focus wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). What's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. What sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Focus wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What ships an update weekly, Focus wave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
What versus Focus wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatFocus wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanosch ZipsFranklin Park

Customer experience

What

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Focus wave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

What

Subscriptions2
  • What-Else Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • What-Else Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • What-Else Pro Lifetime$22.99
None

Focus wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is What free?
What is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus wave free?
Focus wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, What or Focus wave?
Focus wave is rated higher. What averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Focus wave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do What or Focus wave have ads?
Neither What nor Focus wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, What or Focus wave?
What ships an update weekly, and Focus wave every 2 weeks. Most recently, What was updated on August 27, 2026 and Focus wave on July 23, 2026.

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