Waves vs Naru

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focus timer • Immersive animated scenery • Multiple color schemes for each scene • Timer pauses when the app is no longer active • Preferences and timer state saved between sessions • No accounts, advertising, analytics, or user tracking ATTENTION AS WAVES Completed sessions increase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/

Naru is a Pomodoro timer that helps you focus on one thing, shut out distractions and actually get it done. Pick what you're working on, hit start, and give it your full attention until the clock runs out. Then take a break before you burn out. Short rounds of real focus with rest in between get more done than a whole day of half-attention. Phone keeps pulling you away? Block the apps you scroll the most, and they stay locked while you focus. Want it even stricter? Turn on strict mode, and leaving the app ends your session. Stand your phone up and go full screen for a big flip clock that keeps you on track. Put on rain or ocean waves to block out the noise around you. Every minute you focus is saved to that task, so you can see what's really getting your time and what isn't. Watch the hours add up, keep your streak alive, and set a daily goal to build a habit that sticks. Naru Pro gets you the app blocker, your full history, strict mode, daily goals and every soundscape. Try it free before you pay, and cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://www.narufocus.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.narufocus.com/terms