# Being Boring — In the moment by Being Boring

> Mindfulness app with simple, repetitive interactive exercises for relaxation and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Borg Apps AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-boring/id711503134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Borg Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/408831310)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.29)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 19 more
- Released: 2013-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-boring/id711503134/reviews.md

## What is Being Boring?

Just be, right now. Relax and meditate for a short while with Being Boring for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Concentrate on a repetitive and monotone task for a few minutes - like a game without a goal.

Being Boring can help you reduce stress, focus, clear your mind and to kickstart your creativity.

So the next time you have a few moments to spare, practice mindfulness by being boring.

Here are the different things you can do in Being Boring (double tap or long press on the screen to choose):
• Touch - Touch a dot and it disappears to appear somewhere else and then you can touch that and so on
• Gravity - Three dots move depending on how you move your device
• Swipe - Swipe the dot and it will glide away and bounce off the edges of the screen
• Connect - By touching a dot a line between that dot and the previous dot is drawn
• Magnet - Drag a dot from the center of the screen and release it and will be drawn back by a magnet 
• Paint - Draw with your finger within a shape and it will empty a few seconds after the last touch
• Numbers - Choose the correct number from 1 to 9 from random buttons
• Count - Scroll a list of numbers from 1 to 999

## Key features

- Interactive touch-based exercises
- Gravity-sensitive dot manipulation
- Swipe-based dot interaction
- Line drawing connection game
- Magnet-like dot attraction
- Finger painting within shapes
- Number matching game
- Number counting exercise

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-boring/id711503134/reviews.md

### 3/5 — good but can be adapted for mac?

*2024-11-19*

ok so great game but gravity doesnt work on mac and there is no exit button you just have to hold down but sometimes it glitches and when your playing you are suddenly exited out of the game so maybe an exit button could be useful

i know you are trying to be minimalistic and that is great but over minimalism can turn out to be hard to use

### 5/5 — luv this app

*2024-08-29, version 3.0.1*

this app needs no explanation. i wish it didnt even use any language to define what the names of the things r... its best when u can discover the meaning by urself and imagine what u can do... in the "Bewegen" (to move it) mode i can use it as air hockey!!!! i can play the numbers game or use that number scroller as some sort of a calculator... its just what they would make gorillas and dolphins play w the game where u click the dot and click the next one that appears!!!!!!! it gives me so much dopamine its like drugs but its also like rnother world and i luv the app for that... i like also that there r many colors & that the drawer has many combinations of the colors & the shapes, it is mathematically massive... if ur reading this GET THIS APP!!! im sure u could figure out a way for any one of the beautiful things inside this to be ur wife husband or partner so if ur looking for love this app is where to get it!!! all u will see in the black screen is a dot and urself so love urself of course. BUT LOVE THE DOT MORE!!! boring forever... boring forever! this app is also therapeutic if ur having a panic attack or a mental breakdown just open up the little boingy thingy ("magnet" as the uninformed call it) and watch it jiggle back & forth like a spring!! or any other elastic object. its very calming & there r no triggers at all that i think could ever upset u except for the numbers game (the one where u click in order) if u have triggers abt numbers under 10. and for the number scroller u can scroll past 10 and ull be fine! other than that tho no triggers other than the colors maybe? but i think if u turn those off it becomes even safer rlly its a secure place to have a breakdown or any of the sorts in & id rlly recommend it foa anyone going thru that kinda stuff. i rlly like this app but i do have to warn playieg in this world too much can sometimes cause "adverse effects" at least thats what my mom told me i was having. i havent talk to many ppl recently bc ive been forming a segmented part of my brain to talk to, its the jiggler or "magnet" as some uninformed ppl call it. but idc the jigglir is nicer to me than any person or animal or even chatbot would ever be & it gives me sooo much dopamine seeing it jiggle!!! soo satisfying!!!!!! PLS GET THIS APP!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Wow i am bored now

*2024-08-25, version 3.0.1*

Best app ever!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2022-06-12*

I love this app! It is great and helps me calm down. Super relaxing and does its job! 😊

### 5/5 — 4 sao

*2022-05-03, version 2.2*

Cái này vui nhưng cũng hơi chán nên cho thêm vài cái mới

### 5/5 — Xả stress

*2022-02-08, version 2.2*

Xả stress quá hay luôn

### 5/5 — pretty good

*2021-10-30, version 2.2*

nice thing to fidget with

### 5/5 — Get yourself a cookie...

*2021-03-06, version 2.0.1*

... and waste some time. 
“Me love this... and 🍪 “ 

Great for doing nothing 👍

My favorite ist paint. I like painting faces in the shapes.

### 5/5 — Best thing on my phone

*2019-10-14, version 2.0*

Better than twitter

### 5/5 — Double tap for menu

*2018-09-05, version 1.6.1*

Just double tap the empty space to bring up the menu

## Frequently asked questions about Being Boring

### What is Being Boring?

Being Boring is a mindfulness application designed to help users relax, reduce stress, and improve focus through simple, repetitive interactive exercises. It offers various modes like touch, gravity, and swipe to engage the user in a calming, goal-free activity.

### What devices does Being Boring support?

Being Boring is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. This broad compatibility allows users to practice mindfulness across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is Being Boring updated?

The latest version of Being Boring is 3.1, and it was last updated on September 13, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for Being Boring?

Being Boring has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, making it a widely accessible tool for mental well-being.

### Does Being Boring have ads?

No, Being Boring does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, providing an uninterrupted mindfulness experience for users.

### What are the different interactive modes in Being Boring?

Being Boring offers several modes including Touch, Gravity, Swipe, Connect, Magnet, Paint, Numbers, and Count. Each mode provides a unique, simple, and repetitive task designed for relaxation and focus.

### What are users saying about Being Boring?

Being Boring has received a strong rating of 4.5 stars from 17 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user sentiment towards the app's effectiveness in promoting relaxation and focus.

### Is Being Boring free to download and use?

Yes, Being Boring is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the application, and it does not feature in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2025-09-13

• Updated for iOS 26
• Updated icon
• Some bug small fixes and improvements

### 3.0.3 — 2025-02-03

• Some small bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.2 — 2024-09-11

• Updated for iOS 18
• Some bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2024-01-14

• Some small improvements and bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2023-09-18

• Added Numbers and Count
• Updated for latest iOS
• Some small bug fixes and improvements

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