GentleWait

Mindful pauses, better habits

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Take control of your screen time. Set mindful pauses before opening distracting apps and track your progress with streaks and badges. 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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- Chat history is now saved so you can pick up conversations with Lumi right where you left off - Improved app selection experience with clearer guidance and validation - Streaks and badges to keep you motivated on your digital wellness journey - Refreshed onboarding experience with video walkthrough - Visual polish and bug fixes throughout the app

Version 1.0.1

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

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Information

Seller
  • Emil Laurentiu Petran
Size
  • 83 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.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
9+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • GentleWait Pro Lifetime $79.99
  • GentleWait Pro Annual $29.99
  • GentleWait Pro Monthly $4.99
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Copyright
  • © 2026 Petran Emil Laurentiu
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