# 20 Minute Eating - Eat slower — Slow, Paced Meal Timer & Log

> App guides mindful eating with timed intervals to promote slower consumption and fullness recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by KH Creations ApS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-minute-eating-eat-slower/id978335999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KH Creations ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/926211003)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-minute-eating-eat-slower/id978335999/reviews.md

## What is 20 Minute Eating?

Improve your eating habits by spending 20 minutes on your meals.

Open the app at mealtime, set how long you want to eat and how long each bite and pause should last, and 20 Minutes will guide you through your meal with gentle cues and a natural end point.

By eating in intervals, you give your body time to tell you you’re full — before you’ve eaten too much. Smaller portions, less rushing, and a pleasantly satisfied feeling when you’re done.

The 20-minute mark is when your stomach typically starts sending fullness signals to your brain. That makes it a natural, science-backed end point for your meal.

HOW IT WORKS

20 Minutes alternates between eating and pausing for as long as you choose. A calm breathing timer, progress bar, and cycle counter keep you on track from first bite to finish.

FEATURES

• Flexible meal length — Set your whole meal from 1 minute up to 3 hours (20 minutes is the sweet spot)

• Custom eat & pause intervals — Adjust both from 10 seconds to 60 minutes, in 10-second steps, to match your pace

• Sounds & vibrations — Hear or feel when eating starts, a pause begins, or your meal ends (each can be turned on or off)

• Background notifications — Get alerts when you switch apps or lock your phone, so you never miss the next interval

• Pause & resume — Need a moment? Pause mid-meal and pick up where you left off

• Resume last session — One tap to restart with your previous settings

• Meal history — Meals are logged automatically; see your week at a glance, review past sessions, and swipe to remove entries

• Completion summary — See how long you ate, how many cycles you completed, and your average bite time

• Light & dark mode — A calm, readable design for any time of day

• Simple, focused design — No clutter — just what you need at the table

WHO IT’S FOR

Whether you’re building healthier habits, eating more mindfully, or following post-surgical guidance from your care team, 20 Minutes helps you slow down and stay present with your food.

20 Minutes is a wellness and habit-support tool, not a medical device. Always follow advice from your healthcare provider.

User reviews

"Really helps access your 'full' trigger!"

"I eat my meals like someone is trying to take it away from me. I started off on the difficult setting and I find it is great. I can commit to the 2 minutes of rest and my food lasts for 20 minutes instead of 2!"

"Great app to help you get started on a healthier path. Many different options to choose from, meal reminders, & great cues in app. Totally recommend it."

## Key features

- Timed eating and pausing intervals
- Sound and vibration cues
- Next-meal reminders
- Customizable interval durations
- Meal logging and pattern identification
- No screensaver during meals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-minute-eating-eat-slower/id978335999/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great idea, poor functionality

*2021-07-29*

Terrible app all it is is a timer and it does not work properly and freezes frequently

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

### 4/5 — Suggestions

*2021-04-16*

I’ve been using the app for a couple of weeks 3xday. 

I find it very helpful in slowing my meals down. I’ve even lost a pound or so just because I’m eating less as a result.

One thing that I find may need some work is to keep timer running regardless of what’s happening. A cal or a text which I don’t answer while I’m eating anyway seems to mess the interface. The timer circle disappears and your not sure what’s going on. 

Ability to change colors of interface would be nice but not an issue: I suppose I’ll have to turn my airplane mode on while using the app during those precious 20 minutes.

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

### 5/5 — 20 minutes

*2020-06-10*

Decided to give this a go for the first time, very happy after eating lunch. I didn’t eat all of it, felt full up, a great app to help with eating problems.

### 2/5 — Not worth $2

*2019-06-19*

Very basic app, you can make better timers with exercise apps. No signal to tell you to switch from eating to break so you have to stare at your phone- not a great practice for mindful eating! There’s also no way to log the duration of your meals so you can see improvements. Better off with another app

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2017-11-03*

Of all the slow eating apps this is my favorite. I love the ability to have pauses in between eating intervals to help you with eating less during the 20 minutes. I agree with the other reviewers and wish the timer would keep running while the app is in the background.

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2017-08-21*

There is no sound indicating when to stop eating and when to restart. App stops when you leave the app so the count stays the same. Waste of money.

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

### 5/5 — Wonderful tool

*2017-08-08*

It has made a total difference in my habits and I love it. Highly recommended!

### 1/5 — There's a glitch

*2017-07-14*

There is a bothersome glitch when you start a cycle. If you switch from this app to something else (home screen,FB, texts, etc), when you come back to this app the timer glitches out so you won't be able to continue or finish with the cycle. Do NOT buy this app as it has been a year since they've been notified of this and still no fix.

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

### 5/5 — Great app

*2016-05-31*

This is the best app I've found for helping you to eat slowly.

### 3/5 — Not bad but...

*2016-01-24*

Needs the ability to work properly properly when switched to the background. 

I start the app and eat for the first cycle like it says. When the time is up, I stop eating and switch to another app. When I return the timer is out of sync.

**Developer response:** Hi, the app has just been given an overhaul of the design and new features have been added, like receiving notifications when leaving the app during a meal. We please give it a try again. Best, Kasper

## Frequently asked questions about 20 Minute Eating

### How does 20 Minute Eating help me eat slower?

20 Minute Eating uses timed intervals of eating and pausing, with sound and vibration cues, to guide you through your meal over 20 minutes. This structure encourages you to take breaks and eat at a more deliberate pace.

### Can I customize the eating and pausing times in 20 Minute Eating?

Yes, you can customize the duration of the eating and pausing intervals from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. This allows you to tailor the experience to your specific needs and preferences.

### Does 20 Minute Eating have ads?

No, 20 Minute Eating does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an ad-free experience.

### What devices is 20 Minute Eating available on?

20 Minute Eating is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is 20 Minute Eating updated?

The latest version of 20 Minute Eating is 1.7, last updated on March 15, 2016. The app was initially released on March 30, 2015.

### What is the price of 20 Minute Eating?

20 Minute Eating is a paid app priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### What age rating does 20 Minute Eating have?

20 Minute Eating has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages.

### What do users like about 20 Minute Eating?

User reviews highlight that the app effectively helps users access their 'full' trigger and eat meals more slowly. Many appreciate the guidance and the ability to commit to rest periods, making meals last longer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-12

This version includes a whole design overhaul and many new improvements and features:

• Fresh design — Calm new look across home, timer, and history with a breathing ring, progress bar, and clearer eat/pause cues

• Meal history — Finished meals are logged automatically; browse your week at a glance and swipe to remove entries

• More control — Pause and resume mid-meal, restart your last session with one tap, and set meal length from 1 minute up to 3 hours

• Light & dark mode — Choose the appearance that suits you, morning or evening

• Smarter alerts — Optional sounds, vibrations, and background notifications so you stay on rhythm even when the app isn’t open

### 1.7 — 2016-03-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This update makes it easier to use the app, and adds 10 seconds and 20 seconds to interval costumization.

### 1.6 — 2015-09-18

New satiety cues added

### 1.5 — 2015-08-14

Look fixes

### 1.4 — 2015-08-03

Small fixes
Add-ons button made clearer

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