WaitWhat: App Blocker
Focus & Screen Time Limit
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
WaitWhat makes focus easier: set up protection, start Quick Focus, and stop distractions with Strict Protection.
WaitWhat helps you break the loop of opening apps on autopilot.
Instead of relying on willpower alone, WaitWhat adds a small moment between impulse and action. When you try to open a distracting app, you get a chance to pause, reflect, and decide more intentionally.
Whether you want to reduce doomscrolling, stay focused during work, or simply feel more in control of your screen habits, WaitWhat helps you slow the moment down.
With WaitWhat, you can:
- Add a mindful pause before opening selected apps
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Set focus schedules for times when you want stronger boundaries
- Use stricter modes to make impulsive openings less automatic
- Track saved time, resisted impulses, and daily patterns
- Unlock achievements as you build healthier habits
Premium includes:
- Website blocking
- Focus schedules
- Strict mode
- Dark mode
- Extended insights and history
- Full achievement collection
- Unlimited protected items
WaitWhat is built for people who do not want a harsh blocker, but something more intentional: a tool that helps you notice the reflex before it takes over.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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A clearer, stronger protection flow for the moments that matter
This update makes WaitWhat easier to understand, faster to set up, and stronger when you need real focus.
The redesigned Protection tab now starts with a guided setup before anything can run. You choose how long the pause before opening should be, whether extra delay should apply, and how short the opening window should stay. After setup, the screen stays focused on what matters: the active rules, what is protected, and where to adjust apps, profiles, or schedules.
Premium now includes Strict Protection for the moments when normal friction is not enough. Start a hard focus block with a timer and decide in advance how it may end early. Choose between PIN, waiting, charging only, extra delay, or no bypass until the timer ends.
Setup is smarter too. Focus profiles and templates like Deep Work, Study, Bedtime, and Weekend make it easier to pick the right protection for your day. Quick Focus is faster to start, including widget support. And the new Weekly Recap gives you a short Sunday summary of saved time, strongest days, streak, and common reasons.
The dashboard has also been simplified. Instead of showing too many info cards, WaitWhat now makes the next step clearer: set up protection, choose protected apps, start Quick Focus, or open protection settings.
In short: less guesswork, more control, and protection that fits real everyday situations.
The developer, Henning Koetz, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Henning Koetz
- Size
- 7.1 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Yearly $11.99
- Copyright
- © justanothercoder