GentleWait
Mindful pauses, better habits
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
A gentler way to spend less time on the apps that pull you in. Pause, breathe, and choose what you actually want to do next.
GentleWait creates a calm pause before you open distracting apps — helping you build healthier digital habits without punishment or guilt.
When you reach for a distracting app, GentleWait gently intercepts with a breathing moment. After a few seconds of calm, you choose: open the app anyway, or try a mindful
alternative.
HOW IT WORKS
- Select the apps you want to pause before opening
- When you tap a protected app, a gentle breathing screen appears
- Reflect on why you're reaching for the app
- Choose to continue or try an alternative activity
MINDFUL ALTERNATIVES
- Breathe: Guided breathing exercises with visual animations
- Reflect: Journal prompts to explore what you really need
- Ground: Grounding techniques for anxiety and stress
- Move: Desk stretches, standing exercises, and eye resets
INSIGHTS & TRACKING
- Track pauses taken today and this week
- See your calm choices and mindful minutes
- View top triggered apps and reflection reasons
- Compare trends week over week
GENTLEWAIT PRO
Unlock unlimited protected apps, deeper insights, and the AI Companion — a mindfulness assistant that understands your patterns and helps you grow.
• Free: 1 protected app, basic stats
• Pro: $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $79.99 lifetime
PRIVACY FIRST
All your data stays on your device. GentleWait does not read your messages, texts, or app content.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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This update makes your pauses more reliable — protected apps now consistently re-lock after a cooldown ends. We also polished onboarding, upgrade, and home screen messaging for a clearer experience.
The developer, Emil Laurentiu Petran, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Emil Laurentiu Petran
- Size
- 107.6 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- 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
- GentleWait Pro Lifetime $79.99
- GentleWait Pro Annual $29.99
- GentleWait Pro Monthly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Petran Emil Laurentiu