# Urge: Break Your Addiction — Block the Loop. Free Yourself. > System for addiction interruption, relapse prevention, and recovery training. (iPhone/iPad app by Flow Alarm, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urge-break-your-addiction/id6786976763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Flow Alarm, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890290638) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 230 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 123 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2026-07-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urge-break-your-addiction/id6786976763/reviews.md ## What is Urge? Most people do not lose because they do not care. They lose because the moment hits, the phone is already in their hand, and the promise they made in the morning has no system behind it. Urge gives you that system. It is an adult-content blocker, relapse interrupt, clean-streak tracker, and recovery training app built for the real moment: late night, bored, stressed, lonely, tired, foggy, pulled, and one tap away from going back. Turn on protection. See your streak. Learn your pattern. Hit the Panic Button when the urge gets loud. Then keep going. WHY URGE WORKS DIFFERENTLY* Urge is not just a softer browser filter. It combines blocking, friction, crisis tools, education, breathwork, and progress tracking so you are not relying on willpower alone. Because willpower is usually the first thing to disappear. DUAL-LAYER ADULT-CONTENT BLOCKING* Urge helps you create real friction between you and the loop: - Website Blocker using Apple's Screen Time web filtering - DNS Protection with a family-safe DNS profile - Explicit media and erotica restrictions - App removal prevention while protection is active - Protection status checks so you know what is on - Restore flows when a protection layer needs attention - A disable cooldown that gives you a moment to choose again No blocker is magic. The point is to make relapse harder at the exact second your brain wants easy. PANIC BUTTON FOR HIGH-RISK MOMENTS* When you are close to relapsing, open the Panic Button. Urge can show your reason for quitting, your goals, your "why" photos, or a live camera mirror so you can see yourself in the moment. The camera mirror is a mirror only. Nothing is recorded. If you are thinking of relapsing, Urge starts a fast down-shift breathwork sequence. If you already relapsed, Urge helps you: - See that this moment does not erase your progress - Name the trigger - Write out what happened - Take a breath - Sign a 24-hour recommitment - Restart your streak immediately No shame spiral. No "start again someday." Today. LEARN THE LOOP, THEN BREAK IT* Urge includes a structured recovery curriculum with short lessons, quizzes, timers, actions, missions, and journal prompts. Topics include: - Why willpower alone fails - Senses and triggers - The dopamine trap - Explicit content as an emotional escape - Loneliness, status, and self-worth - Urge surfing - Breathing protocols for high-pressure moments - Discharging tension - Reframing slips and shame - Rebuilding boredom tolerance - Learning to sit still - Training self-compassion - Building real connection This is not motivational fluff. It is pattern recognition and replacement training. BREATHWORK BUILT IN* Urges are not just thoughts. They are body states. Urge includes guided breathwork for calming down, sleeping, focusing, resetting your nervous system, and getting through the hardest minutes. Use preset sequences like Physiological Sigh, Box, Calm, Sleep, Focus, Coherence, and Short Reset, or build your own breathing sequence with custom phases and cycles. BUILT FOR THE PERSON WHO IS DONE LYING TO THEMSELVES* Urge is for you if: - You have said "last time" too many times - You know the loop is costing you focus, energy, confidence, or real intimacy - You do not want another generic habit tracker - You want blocks, tools, and a plan in one place - You want to become someone you respect again You do not need more guilt. You need a system that is ready before the urge arrives. Download Urge. Turn on protection. Start with one clean day. Disclaimer: Urge is a behavior-change tool, not medical care, therapy, or a substitute for professional support. If explicit-content use is connected to severe distress, depression, anxiety, self-harm thoughts, or relationship crisis, consider reaching out to a qualified professional or trusted support person. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Features require subscription. ## Key features - Dual-layer adult content blocking - Panic Button for high-risk moments - Structured recovery curriculum - Guided breathwork exercises - Relapse recovery tools - Streak tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year | | Unlock Access | $29.99 | per year | | Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month | | Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month | | Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year | | Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year | | Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month | | Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year | | Unlimited Access | $79.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urge-break-your-addiction/id6786976763/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Paid and regret it. *2026-08-27* Not sure why I paid for a service that lets you add and remove websites at will? I thought there would be some kind of protection against it in moments of weakness but I guess not. **Developer response:** We're sorry this didn't match what you were hoping for. The site list is yours to edit, and we know that can make it too easy to unblock something in a weak moment. If you want help tightening how you use the app, please contact us through the app and we'll help. ### 1/5 — Cash grab *2026-08-22* Horrible just horrible I couldn’t do anything at all because as soon as you open the app they make show you this thing that makes you think you can get a free trial on their bs membership and then when you have no way to get it off your screen unless you act like your gonna pay for it and then don’t it’ll ask why you passed it up and when you get that off your screen it pops up another thing that says a 67% off of their membership deal this time there is no way to get it off your screen so I cut the app off and then go back to it and it pops the free trial thing again and it’s a never ending loop so I clicked to try the free trial just to get it off my screen and the next thing you know I got charged ten bucks this app is a horrible money grab to take money from people needing help with addiction **Developer response:** We’re sorry for the frustrating experience. The free trial should not result in an unexpected charge, and our subscription screens are not intended to prevent you from using the app. Subscriptions and trial billing are processed through Apple, so if you were charged unexpectedly, please request a refund through Apple Support. We’d also appreciate the opportunity to investigate what happened with the screens you encountered so we can make sure they’re working as intended. ### 5/5 — helpful tool *2026-08-22* it really helps a lot ### 2/5 — Need help with app *2026-08-15* OK, so I downloaded the app a couple days ago and I really loved using it. But when I was trying to comment on a board, I could no longer type so I deleted the app to restart things since I will type one letter and the keyboard would disappear. I re-downloaded the app and there’s no way to sign back in to create a new account I need to go through the steps to re-register and then my Clock reset which I’m not too thrilled about. If there is a way to sign into resume where I left off, please let me know if not, this app is a huge disappointment when a technical error arises. **Developer response:** We're sorry you ran into this. You should not need to start over after reinstalling the app—returning users can sign back into their existing account and restore their progress. It sounds like the sign-in option may have been missed during onboarding, and we'd be happy to help get you back into your account. Please contact our support team through the app/site and we'll help you restore access. We also appreciate you flagging the keyboard issue and are looking into that separately. ### 5/5 — Helps more than anything else has *2026-08-12* This app blocked more than I thought it would but unfortunately isn’t able to block Reddit but it keeps your streak and gives you the record to beat if you relapse and that’s just in the free version so I think it’s pretty motivational with the small things definitely worth the download ### 5/5 — The beginning *2026-08-09* I’ve been struggling for a while now, and it’s finally time to break free, this app is going to help so much ### 5/5 — This has helped me so much! *2026-08-07* I am coming up on 2 days and it has kept me from my addiction ### 5/5 — Very intentional and helpful!! *2026-08-05* Truly an incredible app. It’s very thoughtfully made and genuinely helpful. I’ve never written a review for an app before, but this is more than deserving to be the first!! ### 5/5 — I quit. *2026-07-19* Urge actually works. Try it guys. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-07-14* I can tell this was made by a real gooner they truly understand how to make me want to stop!! ## Frequently asked questions about Urge ### What is Urge's primary function? Urge is designed as a system to help users interrupt addictive behaviors. It combines website blocking, friction-inducing tools, crisis intervention features like a 'Panic Button,' and structured recovery training to support users in breaking free from harmful loops. ### How does Urge block adult content? Urge employs dual-layer blocking. This includes website blocking via Apple's Screen Time web filtering and DNS protection with a family-safe DNS profile, alongside explicit media restrictions and app removal prevention while protection is active. ### What happens when I use the Panic Button in Urge? The Panic Button is for high-risk moments. It can display your reasons for quitting, goals, 'why' photos, or a live camera mirror. It also initiates a fast down-shift breathwork sequence to help calm you. ### Does Urge offer support after a relapse? Yes, if you relapse, Urge helps you acknowledge that the moment doesn't erase progress, name the trigger, write out what happened, take a breath, sign a 24-hour recommitment, and immediately restart your streak without a shame spiral. ### What kind of lessons are included in Urge's recovery curriculum? The curriculum covers topics like why willpower fails, senses and triggers, the dopamine trap, using explicit content as an emotional escape, loneliness, urge surfing, breathing protocols, discharging tension, reframing slips, boredom tolerance, and building self-compassion. ### Does Urge have ads? No, Urge does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users focused on recovery. ### What devices does Urge support? Urge is currently supported on iPhones. It is designed to be accessible on iOS devices for users seeking its recovery features. ### How often is Urge updated? The latest version of Urge is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on July 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.5 — 2026-08-31 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-25 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-23 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-20 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-18 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ## More apps by Flow Alarm, Inc. - [Flow - Wake Up](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wake-up/id6761572707) All apps by Flow Alarm, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1890290638 ## Related topics [urge](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/urge) · [qdictation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qdictation) · [self control block](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/self-control-block) · [overcome addictions by glenn harrold](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/overcome-addictions-by-glenn-harrold) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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