This app helps you pause before opening distracting apps by prompting you to state a personal belief aloud or by typing. It offers features to limit app usage time and provides a library of affirmations to support your well-being.
1.0.3
November 10, 2026
• A clearer Emba+ page: see at a glance what's free and what Emba+ adds, and exactly how the 7-day free trial works. • Say it your way: "I'm" now counts for "I am", "who's" for "who is", "won't" for "will not" and so on. • Setting up App Block is now fully in English when Emba is in English. • Re-intervention: add the apps you want yourself. Leaving the belief screen through the app switcher no longer skips your belief. • Quick app switch: tap "Running" to add an app's shortcut again. • "Time saved" is now a more realistic estimate. • Bug fixes and improvements.
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Emba is an app designed to help you build positive habits by prompting you to state a personal belief before you open distracting applications. It aims to reduce mindless scrolling and encourage intentional use of your phone.
When you try to open a selected distracting app, Emba will first present you with your chosen belief. You can then choose to either say it aloud, type it, or proceed to the app. Emba+ offers a 'Re-Intervention' feature to limit your time within an app after the initial prompt.
Yes, Emba allows you to write and use your own personal beliefs. It also provides over 300 affirmations covering various themes like self-love, confidence, and success, which you can save as favorites.
No, Emba is private by design and does not contain any advertisements. All your written content stays on your iPhone.
Emba+ is an auto-renewable subscription available monthly ($3.99) or yearly ($24.99), both offering a 7-day free trial. It unlocks unlimited beliefs, all themes, app blocking for multiple apps, and the Re-Intervention feature.
The latest version of Emba is 1.0.3, which was last updated on November 10, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
Emba is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
You can manage your Emba+ subscription at any time through your iPhone's Settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.