Tether: Calm Companion
Health & Fitness
Only for iPhone
$0.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Some moments are too heavy to carry and too raw to say out loud. Tether is a small, calm set of tools made for exactly those times.
— THE WITNESS
A private space for the things you can't say. Choose a theme — grief, anger, something heavy, words unsent — then write without being fixed or advised. When you're done, hold it close or let it go.
— STATE MAP
A gentle nervous-system check-in. Answer a few quiet questions and Tether reflects back where you might be — activated, steady, or shut down — then offers a grounding exercise to meet you there, including guided breathing.
— THE CONTAINER
Write something you need to set aside, name it, and seal it away. A simple containment ritual for the days you need to keep going but can't carry something at full weight.
— ANCHORS
Build a personal library of the things that bring you back to yourself — a sound, a scent, a memory. Ready whenever you need them.
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PRIVACY, HONESTLY
Everything in Tether stays on your device. Nothing is sent to a server. Nothing is collected. We can't read what you write, because we never receive it. No account required. No subscription. No notifications.
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NOT A CRISIS SERVICE
Tether is a self-reflection tool, not a substitute for professional support. If you're in crisis, please reach out:
· Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
· Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
· Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
· 988 Lifeline (US) — call or text 988
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New tools for difficult moments:
• Breathing library — 5 breath patterns including box, 4-7-8, and physiological sigh
• Presence timer — sit quietly for 2 to 20 minutes
• Daily noticing — note three small things each day
• Safe place — describe your safe place and return to it anytime
• Soundscapes — rain, fire, forest, and beach sounds
• Themes and Face ID lock in Settings
The developer, Kirk Newton, 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
- Kirk Newton
- Size
- 48 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 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
- Copyright
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