The Metacognition
Thinking About Thinking
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Most of us were never taught to think about our thinking.
We react, ruminate, and repeat - caught in loops of anxiety, self-criticism, and automatic thoughts we never chose. The Metacognition gives you a way out.
This app is a quiet, focused space to step back from your own mind - to observe it with clarity instead of being swept away by it.
WHAT IS METACOGNITION?
Metacognition means "Thinking About Thinking". It is the ability to notice your own thought, question them, and choose how to respond - instead of just reacting. It's one of the most powerful skills in modern psychology, and almost no one teaches it.
The Metacognition puts it in your pocket.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Catch Your Thoughts - When a thought pulls you under, stop and examine it. What triggered it? Is it true? Is it useful? Name it, observe it, and decide what to do with it.
Check In Emotionally - Go beyond "I'm fine" or "I'm stressed". Name exactly what you're feeling with precision. Anxiety isn't always anxiety - sometimes it's anticipation, overwhelm, or grief. Getting it right changes everything.
Explore Emotion Cards - Learn what each emotion is actually doing in your body and mind. Understand its purpose, where it goes wrong, and the question that helps you observe it with curiosity instead of judgement.
Notice Your Patterns - Over time, your check-ins and reflections reveal what's actually driving your emotional life. The patterns you can see are the ones you can change.
Set Gentle Reminders - Morning and Evening prompts to pause, reflect, and stay connected to your inner observer.
WHO THIS IS FOR
The Metacognition is for anyone who wants to think more clearly, react less automatically, and understand themselves more deeply - without years of therapy or complicated frameworks.
Whether you're managing anxiety, breaking old habits of thoughts, processing difficult emotions, or simply curious about your own mind - this is your own thinking tool.
ThIS IS NOT THERAPY
The Metacognition is an educational self-reflection tool. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional mental health care. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional.
Become a clearer, calmer observer of your own mind.
App now opens instantly on launch. Fixed tab bar icons not responding to taps. Fixed the Cotinue button being hidden during check-ins.
The developer, Jonathan Yu, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Jonathan Yu
- Size
- 44.6 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
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jonathan Yu