WaitWhat: Focus Pause
Less impulse. More focus.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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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Thanks for using WaitWhat. This update is designed to help you make better choices faster, especially in the moments when you would normally open the next app on autopilot.
New in this update:
- The new Premium widget lets you start a focus session right from your Home Screen
- Quickly choose 15, 30, or 60 minutes when you do not want to be distracted
- It is now easier to see which focus profile is currently active
- The widget looks better in both light and dark mode
- Small improvements make WaitWhat feel calmer and smoother in everyday use
As always: a short pause can be enough to stop autopilot from taking over.
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.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Henning Koetz
- Size
- 6.7 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