# DontHit - Anger & Self-Control — Tap to pause. Practice daily

> Emergency emotional brake for impulse control and self-regulation. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊宏 刘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donthit-anger-and-self-control/id6757686080 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊宏 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848805585)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Arabic and 1 more
- Released: 2026-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donthit-anger-and-self-control/id6757686080/reviews.md

## What is DontHit?

DontHit is an emotional emergency brake—built to help you regain a clear head in the moment impulse takes over.

Sometimes feelings outrun reason. DontHit exists for that half-minute risk window: one tap, and you stop first.

【Emergency brake · about 26 seconds】
• 5-second pause: space for the surge to land
• 10-second haptic breath: cool the body first
• 10-second gentle reminder: no judgment—just steady the relationship
• After you calm, pick one small action: drink water, step away, take a few breaths…
• When you want, log what triggered you and how it felt—plus context-aware repair guidance

【Fits the moment you’re in】
Parenting, partner, work, or with yourself—pause copy, reminders, and aftercare shift with the scene, so support shows up where you need it.

【Steady Heart Tools · an emotional gym】
More than a brake—daily practice for emotional muscle:
• Physiological Breath: two short inhales, one long exhale to settle the nervous system
• Five-Sense Grounding: 30 seconds to return to the present
• Cognitive Reframing: loosen catastrophic thoughts
• Somatic Release: quickly shed body tension
• Emotional Anchor: soften the surge with cherished images and a short line
• Pre-rehearsal: practice the steadying words before emotions rise
• 21-Day Steady Camp: one small practice a day, check in to stay steady
• Emotion log & insights: see triggers and peak hours (deep analysis is Pro)

【Apple Watch & one-second reach】
Put the brake on Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Center. With Apple Watch wrist brake and watch-face complications, raise your hand and respond in an instant—stop first, anywhere.

【See the pattern, keep a note】
Stats show successful brakes, calm streaks, how you felt, and peak-time cues. Export records as JSON / CSV for backup and review.

【Privacy & principles】
100% on-device storage—no servers, no collecting your emotional data. Export JSON / CSV when you need it. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase—no subscription, no auto-renewal.

Note: DontHit is not a substitute for counseling or medical care. It only helps, in those few seconds when emotion surges, put harm on pause.

Terms of Use：https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jjaammmeess/DontHit/main/TERMS_OF_USE_en.md
Privacy Policy：https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jjaammmeess/DontHit/main/PRIVACY_POLICY_en.md

## Key features

- Emergency 26-second pause
- Physiological breathing exercises
- Five-sense grounding techniques
- Cognitive reframing tools
- Daily practice modules
- Emotion logging and insights
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DontHit Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is DontHit safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess DontHit.

## Is DontHit legit?

DontHit - Anger & Self-Control appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DontHit is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donthit-anger-and-self-control/id6757686080/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 有点用

*2026-09-08*

挺新颖的一种方式，界面很干净。情绪上来的时候按一下，让自己先停一会儿，感觉确实能缓一缓。也不知道是不是心理作用，现在支持 Apple Watch 了，抬手就能用，这点还挺方便。

**Developer response:** 谢谢你的反馈！
有时候可能真的只是给自己几秒钟，就能让情绪有一点缓冲。
最近刚加入 Apple Watch 支持，也是希望情绪上来的那一刻，能更快地采取缓冲情绪。后面也会继续优化 Watch 的体验，谢谢！

### 5/5 — 这一次我是忍住了

*2026-03-25*

是的，没有动手，谢谢。

### 4/5 — 我都不知道为什么下载这玩意

*2026-01-25*

那是因为我真的脾气不太好，但我也真的在乎我的孩子，我想变得更好。不过能不能加入一个与手表健康数据联动的功能？比如心跳突然加快时，自动启动程序并发出警告声提醒？不然在冲动的时候，很难想起还要去打开一个app。这有种专门用一个本子记录我容易忘记的事情但是我又忘记这个本子放哪里了的荒谬感🤣

**Developer response:** 谢谢你认真地写下这些这些评语。
能感受到你是真的在为孩子和自己努力。
你提到的担心我们也记下了，
也很理解那种“情绪上来时，反而想不起 App”的时刻。
愿它哪怕只在某一次被你想起，
就已经有意义了。

## Frequently asked questions about DontHit

### What is DontHit?

DontHit is an emotional emergency brake designed to help you pause and regain a clear head when impulses take over. It offers timed interventions and tools to manage intense feelings.

### How does DontHit help with anger?

DontHit provides a 26-second emergency brake with a 5-second pause and a 10-second haptic breath to cool the body. It then offers gentle reminders and prompts for small, constructive actions to help you de-escalate.

### What are the 'Steady Heart Tools' in DontHit?

These are daily practice modules designed to build emotional resilience. They include techniques like Physiological Breath, Five-Sense Grounding, Cognitive Reframing, Somatic Release, and Emotional Anchor.

### Can I use DontHit on my Apple Watch?

Yes, DontHit offers Apple Watch integration for one-second reach. You can use the wrist brake and watch-face complications to access the emergency brake instantly.

### Is my emotional data safe with DontHit?

Yes, DontHit prioritizes privacy with 100% on-device storage. Your emotional data is not stored on servers and is not collected by the app.

### How can I access advanced features in DontHit?

Advanced features, including deep analysis of emotion logs and insights, are available through a Lifetime Pro purchase. This is a one-time payment with no subscription or auto-renewal.

### Does DontHit have ads?

No, DontHit does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What age rating does DontHit have?

DontHit has an age rating of 4+ and is available on iPhone and Apple Watch.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.2 — 2026-10-29

1. Refined translations to make emotional reminders and guidance feel more natural in each language.
2. Improved interactions across multiple screens for a smoother everyday experience.

### 2.3.9 — 2026-10-20

1. iPhone Duo is now fully supported. Closed, half-folded, and fully open all feel natural to use.
2. Interface details have been refined and look tidier.

### 2.3.7 — 2026-09-17

1. New “A bit tense”: When feelings just start to rise, open a light check-in and pause before they heat up.
2. New “Soften”: When your heart feels heavy, step into Low Tide Haven—rest a moment; you don’t have to feel better yet.
3. New Weekly Steady Report: See every pause and recovery this week, and watch your progress more clearly.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-09-15

• Steady Heart Tools: Physiological Breath, Five-Sense Grounding, Cognitive Reframing, Somatic Release, Emotional Anchor, Pre-rehearsal, and the 21-Day Steady Camp—build emotional resilience day by day.
• Apple Watch: Wrist brake and watch-face complications—raise your hand and stop first.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-09-06

DontHit 2.0 — a major update:
• More contexts: partner / intimacy, work, with yourself, and other — copy follows the moment
• Apple Watch brake and watch-face entry (DontHit Pro)
• Home Screen widgets, plus Lock Screen and Control Center shortcuts
• Stats and past notes, for a gentle look back
• Import a local backup; export and Restore Purchases work as they do in the app
• Clearer interface, with lighter idle animation and less battery use

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