
CTRL - Break Free
Health & Fitness
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
CTRL helps you take back control of your phone -- not through willpower, but through science.
Unlike traditional screen time blockers, CTRL is built on behavioral psychology and anti-dopamine design principles. It targets the root cause of phone addiction by changing your relationship with your device, not just limiting your time on it.
HOW IT WORKS
Guardian Delay System
When you reach for a distracting app, CTRL creates a 10 to 120 second pause between urge and action. During this window, you'll move through breathing exercises, sensory grounding, and reflection prompts designed to break the autopilot loop.
Trigger Tracking
Label what's driving the urge -- boredom, stress, loneliness, anxiety, or habit. Over time, CTRL learns your patterns and delivers personalized strategies based on what actually works for you.
Smart Replacements
Choose from 9 healthy alternatives: guided breathing, pushups, journaling, walking, hydration, calling a friend, stretching, reading, or listening to music. CTRL tracks which replacements work best for each trigger.
Reflection Journal
Log your mood, energy, triggers, and actions daily. Build self-awareness and watch your progress over time.
20-Day Transformation Challenge
A structured program that takes you from awareness to habit change in three weeks, with daily tasks and reflection prompts.
AI Behavioral Coaching
Get personalized, real-time coaching powered by AI that recognizes your patterns and offers actionable advice when you need it most.
WHY CTRL IS DIFFERENT
Most apps fight your phone with restrictions. CTRL rewires the habits behind the behavior. The goal isn't to keep you in the app forever. Success is when you don't need CTRL anymore.
Download CTRL start breaking the scroll cycle today.
Terms of Use: https://www.tryctrl.tech/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.tryctrl.tech/privacy.html
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Information
- Seller
- Nicolas Dos Santos
- Size
- 30 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yearly $49.99
- Monthly $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Nicolas Dos Santos