FocusWise vs Waves

Are you tired of rigid 25-minute timers that interrupt your flow? Whether you are a student preparing for major university entrance exams that require hours of continuous focus, or a software developer diving into a complex coding sprint, your workflow is unique. Standard timers don't always fit your rhythm. That’s why we built a flexible, distraction-free environment tailored for true deep work. Take control of your time, build your own focus habits, and visualize your progress without ever worrying about an internet connection or subscriptions. Key Features: Fully Customizable Time Blocks Say goodbye to standard limits. Set your focus sessions to 45, 90, or even 120 minutes based on your specific study routine or project needs. You decide when to focus and when to rest. Insightful Local Analytics Track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress with beautiful interactive charts. See exactly how much time you dedicate to specific subjects or projects, and build your motivation with daily streaks. Tag & Organize Your Sessions Categorize your work effortlessly. Create custom tags with unique colors for different exam subjects, freelance projects, or reading habits to see exactly where your time goes. 100% Offline & Private Your data belongs to you. There are no cloud servers, no required logins, and no hidden tracking. Everything is stored securely and locally right on your device. Battery Friendly & Native Design Built exclusively for iOS, delivering a seamless, smooth, and minimalist user experience that supports Dark Mode and doesn't drain your battery during long sessions. Master your time. Enter deep work. Download today and build the focus routine that actually works for you!

Waves is a focus timer that helps you reset before deep work. It creates a quiet space to settle your attention before working, studying, reading, or creating. Procrastination keeps you switching between apps, checking notifications, and searching for one more thing to consume. Waves interrupts that cycle. It replaces the stream of stimulation with a timer, gentle visual movement, and a deliberate pause before deep work. Set a session, stay with the scenery, and use the quiet interval as your signal to stop switching and begin. Return to the same process whenever you need a repeatable transition into focus. Waves embraces intentional boredom so you can approach your next task with a clearer sense of purpose. IMMERSIVE FOCUS SESSIONS Watch gentle waves, bubbles, flowing lines, orbiting shapes, campfires, deep-space scenes, underwater environments, and other low-stimulation backgrounds. FEATURES • Adjustable focus timer • Immersive animated scenery • Multiple color schemes for each scene • Timer pauses when the app is no longer active • Preferences and timer state saved between sessions • No accounts, advertising, analytics, or user tracking ATTENTION AS WAVES Completed sessions increase your Focus Score and shape a visual wave. As your score rises, the wave gradually becomes smoother, giving you a simple visual record of your focus routine. WAVES PREMIUM Waves Premium unlocks Campfire, Deep Space, Underwater, and new premium scenery added over time. Monthly and annual subscription options are available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kkessens.github.io/waves-legal/