# CTRL - Break Free

> CTRL - Break Free (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Dos Santos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-break-free/id6758503680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas Dos Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873198393)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-break-free/id6758503680/reviews.md

## What is CTRL?

CTRL helps you take back control of your phone -- not through willpower, but through science.
Unlike traditional screen time blockers, CTRL is built on behavioral psychology and anti-dopamine design principles. It targets the root cause of phone addiction by changing your relationship with your device, not just limiting your time on it.

HOW IT WORKS

Guardian Delay System
When you reach for a distracting app, CTRL creates a 10 to 120 second pause between urge and action. During this window, you'll move through breathing exercises, sensory grounding, and reflection prompts designed to break the autopilot loop.

Trigger Tracking
Label what's driving the urge -- boredom, stress, loneliness, anxiety, or habit. Over time, CTRL learns your patterns and delivers personalized strategies based on what actually works for you.

Smart Replacements
Choose from 9 healthy alternatives: guided breathing, pushups, journaling, walking, hydration, calling a friend, stretching, reading, or listening to music. CTRL tracks which replacements work best for each trigger.

Reflection Journal
Log your mood, energy, triggers, and actions daily. Build self-awareness and watch your progress over time.

20-Day Transformation Challenge
A structured program that takes you from awareness to habit change in three weeks, with daily tasks and reflection prompts.

AI Behavioral Coaching
Get personalized, real-time coaching powered by AI that recognizes your patterns and offers actionable advice when you need it most.

WHY CTRL IS DIFFERENT
Most apps fight your phone with restrictions. CTRL rewires the habits behind the behavior. The goal isn't to keep you in the app forever. Success is when you don't need CTRL anymore.

Download CTRL start breaking the scroll cycle today.

Terms of Use: https://www.tryctrl.tech/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.tryctrl.tech/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-10

Minor changes on the dev side.

### 1.0 — 2026-02-27

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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