# TheWave

> Deep work timer that blocks distractions and tracks your focused hours.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.daricate.thewave](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.daricate.thewave)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.daricate.thewave`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Daricate Developments
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 5
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-18
- **First published:** 2026-06-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 229 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daricate.thewave)
- **Website:** [https://www.daricate.com/thewave/](https://www.daricate.com/thewave/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.daricate.com/en/thewave/privacy-policy/](https://www.daricate.com/en/thewave/privacy-policy/)

## Description

TheWave helps you do deep, focused work. Start a session, block distracting apps, and watch your focused hours turn into a visible streak. No more scattered days — just real, deep work.<br><br>HOW IT WORKS<br>1. Set your focus duration and tap start<br>2. Distracting apps stay locked for the whole session<br>3. Your focused minutes add up to ship levels and daily streaks<br>4. Build a deep work habit you can be proud of<br><br>FEATURES<br>• Focus timer with app blocking during deep work sessions<br>• 28 ship levels — your visible progression from rowboat to lighthouse<br>• Daily streaks to build consistency<br>• Beautiful, minimal interface designed to keep you in the zone<br>• Works offline, no account required<br>• Available in English and German<br><br>PREMIUM<br>Unlock the full experience:<br>• Unlimited focus sessions<br>• All ship levels<br>• Advanced statistics<br><br>TheWave is for:<br>• Knowledge workers, founders, and students fighting phone addiction<br>• Anyone trying to build a deep work habit<br>• People who need a visible reason to stop scrolling<br><br>Your focus, finally protected.

## Rankings

- #2,957,920 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.daricate.thewave.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.daricate.thewave)