# Just Hold On — How Long Can You Hold?

> Endurance game testing how long you can hold a button. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Holman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-hold-on/id1562024050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Holman](https://appshunter.io/developer/688908244)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.24/5 from 797 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-hold-on/id1562024050/reviews.md

## What is Just Hold On?

Push and hold the button. Can you hold longer than your friends? Longer than anyone in the world? Only one way to find out. 

Do you have what it take to beat the WORLD RECORD? 
Check out the global leaderboard to see!!

## Key features

- Hold button challenge
- Global leaderboard
- Compete with friends
- World record attempts
- Endurance testing

## What do users think of Just Hold On?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⭐ Provides a good distraction
- ⭐ Challenging and engaging

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing loss of progress
- 🤕 Causes hand/finger cramps
- ⏱️ Inconsistent timer/score tracking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game restarting for no reason
- Timer continuing to run without user input
- Incorrect score/time tracking

**Most requested features**

- Save progress and high scores
- Ability to resume game after app switch or device lock
- Improved feedback/notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-hold-on/id1562024050/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 800th review

*2025-10-14, version 1.2.3*

Yay

### 1/5 — Bye bear

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.3*

Boring

### 2/5 — Hurts my hand

*2025-03-16, version 1.2.2*

This game is a very big waste of time just holding on to a bloody screen and getting cramps still a very good game though

### 1/5 — Bug

*2024-09-07*

I had 40 minutes and it restart me for no reason

### 5/5 — Fun

*2024-07-28, version 1.2.2*

It feels as if I am playing a mr.beast challenge

### 3/5 — 😡

*2024-05-29, version 1.2.2*

Good game but I am just angry that my phone shut off after an hour and it didn’t save

### 5/5 — Best game on earth

*2023-12-21, version 1.2.2*

"Just Hold On" is a game that's shockingly simple yet strangely addictive. Holding onto the screen seems mundane, but it's surprisingly captivating. I found myself glued to my phone for hours, fingers cramped but determined to conquer the challenge.

And let me tell you, this game isn't just about tapping a screen. It's a lifeline. In the darkest depths of despair, when everything felt bleak, "Just Hold On" became my salvation. Its mind-numbing simplicity served as a distraction, pulling me out of the clutches of depression.

And the most unbelievable part? It resurrected my mother. Okay, not really, but it might as well have with the sheer joy and distraction it brought me during tough times.

Overall, "Just Hold On" isn't just a game; it's a beacon of hope in the digital world. If you need an escape or a finger workout, look no further.

### 4/5 — The mini game

*2023-12-10*

The don’t press has a mini game

### 1/5 — I don’t like how it says you lose

*2023-10-20*

My daughter was playing the game and when it said you lose she started crying so I HATE this game

### 2/5 — Ok game but

*2023-08-08*

I was holding my finger on the phone and then I accidentally swiped out and it didn’t save my score

## Frequently asked questions about Just Hold On

### What is Just Hold On?

Just Hold On is a simple endurance game where the objective is to push and hold a button for the longest possible duration. It's designed to test your stamina and see how you stack up against others.

### How can I compete with others?

You can compete with your friends and players worldwide by checking the global leaderboard. This feature allows you to see how your hold time compares to others and strive to beat their scores.

### Is there a cost to play Just Hold On?

The application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can enjoy the full experience without any financial commitment.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to hold the button down for as long as you possibly can. The ultimate aim is to beat your friends, other players globally, and potentially set a new world record.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2025-04-01

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2023-03-30

minor bug fix

### 1.2.1 — 2023-03-20

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2023-03-15

Bug fixes.
Showcases current world record holder.

### 1.1 — 2021-07-27

minor bug fixes.

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All apps by Jacob Holman: https://appshunter.io/developer/688908244

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*