8 Seconds Hug
Daily hug timer habit tracker
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
First release. One tap. 8 seconds. Every day.
8 Seconds Hug is the simplest wellness app you'll ever use.
One tap. 8 seconds. Every day.
Science shows that sustained physical contact - just a few seconds - triggers oxytocin, lowers cortisol, and activates your parasympathetic nervous system. A conscious hug is one of the easiest things you can do for your wellbeing. No equipment. No subscription. No complicated routine.
HOW IT WORKS
Open the app. Tap once. A gentle breathing circle guides you through 8 seconds of sustained contact. A soft vibration tells you when it's done. That's it.
WHAT YOU GET
- Guided 8-second hug with breathing animation and haptic feedback
- Daily streak tracking so small habits become lasting ones
- A 12-week history calendar - one dot for every hug
- Daily science card explaining the research behind touch and wellbeing
- Optional daily reminder at the exact time you choose
- Spanish and English, fully localized
WHAT YOU WON'T FIND HERE
- No account required
- No personal data collected or stored outside your device
- No ads, no dark patterns, no guilt
- No notifications that make you feel bad for missing a day
A SELF-HUG COUNTS TOO
You don't need another person to start. Crossing your arms over your chest and pressing gently activates the same neural pathways. Research on affective touch suggests this can work as a brief regulating cue. We built the self-hug card into the app because it belongs there.
THE SCIENCE IS REAL, THE CLAIMS ARE HONEST
Each day the app shows you one card from our science library: oxytocin and sustained touch, cortisol reduction, heart rate effects, C-tactile fibers, social connection, and more. Every card cites its source. We don't promise medical outcomes. We show you what the research says and let you decide what to do with it.
Not a medical or therapeutic product.
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The developer, Jaime Chapinal, 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.
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Information
- Seller
- Jaime Chapinal
- Size
- 32.6 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
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Chapiware