# Appetite Tamer — Control Your Appetite

> Psychology-based app to control appetite and improve eating habits. (iPhone/iPad app by Timothy DeLise.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appetite-tamer/id1194997844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timothy DeLise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109516713)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appetite-tamer/id1194997844/reviews.md

## What is Appetite Tamer?

Appetite Tamer is an app based on a psychology study done by Pin-Hao Chen, Bill Kelley, and Todd Heatherton at Dartmouth College.  Their research has shown that the excercises of this application correlate with lessening ones desire for unhealthy food.

The app is composed of a health survey as well as a fun game with 3 different modes.  Users receive daily reminders to play the game and take the survey.  It is a simple way which research has show to improve one's eating habits.

The app was developed with support in part from the National Institute of Drug Abuse.

## Key features

- Psychology-based exercises
- Health survey
- Fun game with 3 modes
- Daily reminders
- Appetite control
- Improved eating habits

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appetite-tamer/id1194997844/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Is this app broken?

*2023-01-06, version 2*

App seems to be broken. Will not let you set up a new account.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-01-29, version 2*

App requires you to create an account.  You get a server error every time you try to create the account.  Even after reinstall it doesn’t work.  It also gives to a message that you’re required to provide an email, a password, and a name.  However there are only entry lines for email and password

## Frequently asked questions about Appetite Tamer

### What is Appetite Tamer?

Appetite Tamer is a free health and fitness app designed to help users control their appetite and reduce cravings for unhealthy foods through psychological exercises and a game.

### How does Appetite Tamer work?

The app is based on research from Dartmouth College and utilizes exercises that correlate with lessening the desire for unhealthy food, supported by a health survey and a game with three modes.

### Is Appetite Tamer free to use?

Yes, Appetite Tamer is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or require a subscription.

### What devices does Appetite Tamer support?

Appetite Tamer is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Appetite Tamer updated?

The app was last updated on November 10, 2017, with version 2. It was originally released on July 19, 2017.

### What are the game modes in Appetite Tamer?

Appetite Tamer features a fun game with three different modes designed to engage users and support their efforts in controlling their appetite.

### Does Appetite Tamer have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Appetite Tamer contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free with no in-app purchases.

### What is the user feedback on Appetite Tamer?

Appetite Tamer has received a rating of 1.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on the available data.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2 — 2017-11-10

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

We've updated the disclaimer and "about" section text to add a credit to the National Institute of Drug Abuse.

### 1.0 — 2017-07-19

No release notes.

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