Urge: Control

Surf the wave. Stay in control

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Resist impulses in under 60 seconds. 6 evidence-based tools for phone addiction, emotional eating, shopping urges. Offline support, crisis safety. RESIST URGES IN UNDER 60 SECONDS When an impulse hits, you need help NOW—not in 10 minutes. Urge provides evidence-based interventions in just 30-90 seconds, right at the critical moment. ________________________________________ SURF THE WAVE Urges are temporary—they rise, peak, and eventually pass. We give you the tools to ride the wave without giving in. ________________________________________ PERFECT FOR • ADHD impulse management • Addiction recovery support • Breaking unwanted habits • Resisting compulsive behaviors • Managing emotional eating, smoking, screen time, or spending ________________________________________ 6 MICRO-TOOLS TO CALM YOUR URGE: • Breathing: Visual guides for 4-7-8 and Box Breathing (60s). • Grounding: 5-4-3-2-1 technique to center you (30s). • Name Your Need: Identify the underlying emotional need behind the urge. • Body Scan: Release the physical tension holding the urge in place. • Reframe: Cognitive prompts to shift your perspective. • Physical Reset: Cold water exercise & muscle relaxation to reset your body. ________________________________________ PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN • Zero Knowledge: All data is stored locally on your device. • No Tracking: We don’t sell your data or use analytics. • Works Offline: Support is available whenever and wherever you need it. ________________________________________ FREE FOREVER We believe urge control tools should be accessible to everyone. That's why Urge is—and always will be—completely free.

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The app is now also available in Spanish

Version 1.2.0

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Information

  • Seller
    • Ramon Ackermann
  • Size
    • 42.9 MB
  • Category
    • Lifestyle
  • 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
    • Buy me Lunch $9.99
    • Buy me a Coffee $2.99
    • Buy me a Sandwich $4.99
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  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Ramon Ackermann
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