# Instead: Better Choices — Gentle swaps for cravings

> Gentle swaps for cravings and habit changes. (iPhone/iPad app by JESSE ALLAN PRIEST.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instead-better-choices/id6772756296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JESSE ALLAN PRIEST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877203233)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instead-better-choices/id6772756296/reviews.md

## What is Instead?

Instead helps you pause when a craving hits and choose a gentler next step.

Enter what you’re craving — food, drinks, habits, moods, or something else — and Instead offers practical alternatives. Save the swaps that actually work for you, build your own list of go-to Insteads, and track the choices you made.

Instead is designed to be calm, simple, and non-judgmental. It is not about perfection. It is about one better next choice.

Features:
• Enter cravings and get gentle alternatives
• Save your own personal Insteads
• Organize swaps by category
• See your recent cravings
• Track completed Insteads in your history
• Reuse saved alternatives when similar cravings come up
• Unlock Pro for unlimited saved alternatives

Instead Pro:
Instead is free to use with up to 3 saved alternatives. A one-time Pro unlock gives you unlimited saved Insteads.

Instead is a wellness support tool. It is not medical advice, nutrition counseling, addiction treatment, or emergency support. If you need medical, mental health, substance use, or emergency support, please contact a qualified professional or local emergency services.

## Key features

- Log cravings and get alternatives
- Save personal swaps
- Organize swaps by category
- Track completed choices
- Reuse saved alternatives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instead Pro | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Instead

### What is Instead?

Instead is a wellness support tool designed to help you pause when a craving hits and choose a gentler next step. It offers practical alternatives for food, drinks, habits, and moods.

### How does Instead help with cravings?

When you enter a craving, Instead provides gentle, practical alternatives. You can save the swaps that work best for you and reuse them when similar cravings arise.

### Is Instead free to use?

Instead is free to use with up to 3 saved alternatives. A one-time Pro unlock is available for unlimited saved Insteads.

### What are the features of Instead Pro?

Instead Pro offers unlimited saved alternatives, allowing you to build a comprehensive personal library of go-to swaps for various cravings and habits.

### Does Instead offer medical advice?

No, Instead is a wellness support tool and does not provide medical advice, nutrition counseling, addiction treatment, or emergency support. For such needs, please contact a qualified professional.

### What devices does Instead support?

Based on the provided data, Instead is currently supported on iPhone.

### How often is Instead updated?

Instead was last updated on June 1, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a new application.

### What is the age rating for Instead?

Instead has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-01

No release notes.

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