Comparison

Daybox vs Waiting On

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

Head to head
About

Daybox

This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Automatic task progression
  • Customizable task durations and icons
  • Drag-and-drop task reordering
  • Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Audio cues for transitions
Features
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Stack your tasks. Hit start. Daybox flows through them automatically — no tapping, no switching, no interruptions. Just frictionless focus from one task to the next. Daybox is a timeboxing timer that works like a playlist for your day. Add your tasks, set durations, and let the timer auto-advance through your list. When one task ends, the next begins — keeping you in flow without lifting a finger. HOW IT WORKS - Add tasks with custom durations, emoji icons, and colors - Drag to reorder your task list anytime - Hit play — the timer counts down and auto-advances through each task - Adjust time on the fly with smart +/- buttons that adapt to the remaining duration - Audio cues signal each transition so you stay in the zone STAY FOCUSED, STAY INFORMED - Live Activities show your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Keep Screen Awake mode so your timer is always visible - Organize tasks into color-coded categories - Skip, reorder, or jump to any task mid-session with intuitive gestures SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Sign in with just your email — no passwords - Your tasks and categories sync instantly - Real-time timer sync lets you start on one device and continue on another DESIGNED FOR FLOW Daybox doesn't ask you to learn a methodology or track your productivity stats. There are no streaks, no gamification, no guilt. Just a simple, beautiful timer that keeps your day moving forward. Popular with those with ADHD who benefit from time-aware structure, Daybox is also perfect for daily routines, study sessions, workout circuits, cooking, cleaning sprints, creative blocks, or any time you want structure without rigidity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Waiting On

Features
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Never wonder who owes you a reply again. Waiting On turns every open loop — an insurance claim, a refund, a job application, a contractor quote, a doctor's referral — into a simple case you can actually track. See who still owes you a response, how long you've been waiting, and exactly when to follow up. No more digging through email threads or forgetting the thing you were promised "in 5–7 business days." WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Insurance claims, disputes, and adjusters • Refunds, returns, and warranty requests • Job applications, interviews, and offers • Doctor referrals, prescriptions, and lab results • Contractor quotes, repairs, and invoices • Landlord and maintenance requests • Government, DMV, and passport paperwork • Bank disputes, chargebacks, and loans • Subscriptions you meant to cancel • Anything else you're still waiting on HOW IT WORKS • Add a case in seconds — type it in plain language and let Quick Add fill in the details • Watch the waiting counter so nothing slips through the cracks • Get a reminder the moment it's time to follow up • Draft a polished, ready-to-send follow-up in the right tone — written on-device with Apple Intelligence • Send it by Mail or Messages, or copy it anywhere • Log every update on a clear timeline so you always know where things stand STAY ON TOP OF IT • Due Today and Overdue views surface what needs attention now • Home Screen widgets and Live Activities keep your waiting list one glance away • Siri, Spotlight, and the Action Button let you add a case or ask "What am I waiting on?" hands-free • Add follow-ups straight to Reminders or Calendar PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your cases live on your device and sync across iPhone and iPad through your own private iCloud. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — we don't collect your data. WAITING ON PREMIUM Upgrade for unlimited cases, iCloud sync, every follow-up tone, advanced insights, and more. The free plan keeps up to 20 active cases, templates, reminders, and local storage — free, forever. Stop chasing. Start closing the loop. Download Waiting On and never let another reply disappear. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Daybox4 screens
Waiting On4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daybox and Waiting On are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Waiting On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daybox ships an update weekly, Waiting On every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Daybox versus Waiting On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayboxWaiting On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott HansonJTR Labs LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Daybox

Subscriptions2
  • Daybox Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Daybox Pro Annual$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daybox Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Waiting On

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Daybox free?
Daybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waiting On free?
Waiting On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daybox or Waiting On have ads?
Neither Daybox nor Waiting On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daybox or Waiting On?
Daybox ships an update weekly, and Waiting On every 8 days. Most recently, Daybox was updated on October 31, 2026 and Waiting On on October 28, 2026.

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