Why Wick Is a One-Time Purchase | Wick
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wick free or a subscription?
- Wick is free to use. Wick Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no trial to expire.
- What does Wick Pro unlock?
- Deep-guard mode, candle skins, ambient sounds and more themes.
- Is there a widget or Apple Watch support?
- Yes. Wick ships a Home Screen and Lock Screen widget, a focus Live Activity, and a watchOS app for wrist-based focus and session mirroring.
- Do I need an account?
- No. No account, no sign-up, no tracking — everything runs on your device.
The short answer
Most focus apps run on a subscription, which means the tool you use to be consistent is priced against the same inconsistency it is trying to fix. Wick is free to use, and Wick Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no trial that expires.
Pro unlocks deep-guard mode, candle skins, ambient sounds and more themes.
Why it is priced that way
Worth being honest that this is a deliberate choice rather than a launch promotion: there is no renewal to cancel, and the tool does not degrade the free tier into an upsell. For a timer you leave running in the background all day, not being re-charged for it is a property rather than a feature.
Beyond the phone
Wick is not only an app screen:
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- A focus Live Activity, so the session state is visible without opening the app
- A watchOS app for wrist-based focus and session mirroring
That last one matters for the ritual the app is built around: a candle room and an honest intention work better when starting a session is a tap on the wrist rather than a trip to a phone.
Privacy
No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Everything runs on your device — which for something that records when you work is the requirement rather than a bonus.