Urge: Control - Resist Urges
60-Second Impulse Management
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
When an urge hits, you have 60 seconds. Evidence-based breathing, grounding, and reframing techniques proven to reduce cravings. Works offline. Zero tracking.
RESIST URGES IN UNDER 60 SECONDS
When an impulse hits, you need help NOW—not in 10 minutes. Urge provides evidence-based interventions in just 30-90 seconds, right at the critical moment.
SURF THE WAVE
Urges peak and pass like ocean waves. Research shows the average urge lasts 15-20 minutes if you don't give in. Our tools help you ride the wave until it collapses on its own.
6 MICRO-TOOLS FOR CRITICAL MOMENTS
Breathing Techniques
4-7-8 breathing and box breathing proven to calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds. Visual guides make it effortless even when you're overwhelmed.
Grounding Exercises
5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding brings you back to the present moment. Notice what's around you instead of getting lost in the urge.
Name Your Need
Every urge is trying to meet a need. Boredom? Stress? Anger? When you identify the real need, you can address it constructively.
Body Scan
Quick 60-second body awareness exercise. Notice the physical sensations of the urge without judgment, then watch them fade.
Reframe the Thought
Challenge automatic thoughts that fuel urges. See the bigger picture and remember why you started this journey.
Physical Reset
Move your body, change your state. Simple movements proven to interrupt compulsive patterns and reset your nervous system.
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
Your struggles are yours alone. Urge works completely offline with zero data collection. No account required. No tracking. No judgment.
DESIGNED FOR ADHD AND IMPULSE CHALLENGES
Whether you're managing ADHD impulsivity, breaking habits, recovering from addiction, or simply building better self-control, Urge meets you where you are in the moment that matters most.
EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOLOGY
Every technique is grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. These aren't gimmicks—they're proven therapeutic tools adapted for the critical 60-second window.
FREE TO USE
Urge is free with optional support. We believe everyone deserves access to tools that help them take control.
START SURFING
Download Urge and discover what happens when you have the right tool at the right moment. Your future self will thank you.
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Information
- Seller
- Ramon Ackermann
- Size
- 42.9 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
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- Copyright
- © 2025 Ramon Ackermann