# Paddle Past — Science-backed help for urges

> Science-backed offline tool for managing immediate cravings and urges. (iPhone/iPad app by Focus Pocus LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-past/id6801617350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Focus Pocus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824018155)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-past/id6801617350/reviews.md

## What is Paddle Past?

Paddle Past is a guided, science-backed sequence to help you paddle past urges. No account, no tracking.

SCIENCE-BACKED EXERCISES
Each exercise comes from published research on cravings.
- Remove distractions. Use Apple’s Screen Time to put your apps out of reach for 5 minutes to 4 hours.
- Settle the body. A minute of paced breathing, four seconds in and six out.
- Crowd out the picture. Three minutes of a visual puzzle. Urges tend to arrive as pictures of what you want, and a visual task occupies the same mental space.
- Loosen the link. Under two minutes of noticing where the urge sits in your body and staying with it. The aim is a gap between having an urge and acting on it.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no notifications, no advertising identifier, no analytics, crash reporting, or usage telemetry. Once unlocked, sessions work offline.

There is no Paddle Past server, so we never receive your data. Full details: https://paddlepast.com/privacy

REACH FOR IT THE MOMENT BEFORE YOU ACT
Open Paddle Past when:
- You are pouring the drink you said you would skip.
- Stepping outside for a cigarette.
- Reaching for the vape without deciding to. 
- At the fridge and not hungry.
- Unlocking your phone again.
- Looking at the checkout, again.
- Placing the bet you called your last. 

WHAT IT IS NOT
Paddle Past is not treatment, a recovery program, or a promise that you will quit. It is a tool for acute episodes. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States. For treatment referrals, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

Your first three sessions are free, then a one-time purchase unlocks it for good. If the cost is a barrier, email support@paddlepast.com and we'll help.

## Key features

- Science-backed exercises for cravings
- Offline functionality
- No account or tracking required
- Privacy-focused design
- Guided breathing exercises
- Visual puzzle distraction

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Paddle Past safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Paddle Past.

## Is Paddle Past legit?

Paddle Past has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Paddle Past is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-past/id6801617350/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very relaxing

*2026-10-14*

I’m loving the guided breathing. This app is great to help get over my urges. 10/10 would recommend to friends.

### 5/5 — Very helpful!

*2026-10-10*

Pleasantly surprised! I’ve tried tons of different way to prevent doom scrolling and this has been the most successful for me. I didn’t expect it to work so well so quickly

### 5/5 — 3 straight nights with no night cap

*2026-10-05*

After a long day of work then parenting, I want to sit on the couch and have a drink. Then after I sleep poorly, I tell myself today is the day that I will skip the evening drink but almost never do. 

Then I found this app. Game changer. It has helped me embrace the craving, then sit with it until it subsides. In just a few days this app has already had such a tremendous impact on my life.

### 5/5 — It really works!!!

*2026-10-02*

What a relief to finally have something to control my urges and get more work done

## Frequently asked questions about Paddle Past

### What is Paddle Past?

Paddle Past is a guided, science-backed sequence designed to help you manage immediate urges and cravings. It works offline and requires no account, tracking, or subscription.

### How does Paddle Past help with urges?

It uses science-backed exercises derived from published research on cravings, including distraction techniques, paced breathing, visual puzzles, and body awareness exercises to create a gap between the urge and acting on it.

### Is Paddle Past private?

Yes, Paddle Past is private by design. It does not require an account, notifications, advertising identifiers, analytics, or usage telemetry, and all data is processed offline.

### Does Paddle Past have ads?

No, Paddle Past does not contain any advertisements. It is designed to be a distraction-free tool for managing urges.

### What devices does Paddle Past support?

Paddle Past currently supports iPhone devices. It is designed to be accessible on the go when you need it most.

### How much does Paddle Past cost?

Paddle Past is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase gives you access to all its features without any subscriptions or in-app purchases.

### Is Paddle Past a treatment program?

No, Paddle Past is not a treatment program or a promise of quitting. It is a tool for acute episodes of urges and cravings. For treatment referrals, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline.

### What is the age rating for Paddle Past?

Paddle Past has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-13

Fixes an issue where some people who bought Paddle Past were asked to pay again.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-10

Paddle Past is now free to download. New downloads get three free sessions, then one in-app purchase unlocks it for good. If you already have Paddle Past, nothing changes and your sessions stay unlimited. There is no subscription and no account.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-01

No release notes.

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