Caleon vs Hold the Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Caleon
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Life story journaling is about exploring your life stories in order for you to become the best version of yourself. With Caleon, itβs easy to get started. You are guided through the reflection process from start to finish via reflection prompts that dive into a plethora of life story topics. Just find a reflection prompt you like, get out your favorite journal, and start reflecting.
Hold the Wave
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Hold the Wave is a tiny tool with one main action: hold the button. When a tense or overwhelming moment arrives, you do not need to write, rate, explain, or complete a routine. Just rest a finger on the screen and hold. The haptic pulse feels like a heartbeat: one stronger beat, one softer beat, gradually moving from a little urgent to more settled. When the wave feels like it has passed, let go. The app leaves you with one gentle sentence to mark that the moment is over and you are still here. There is no countdown, no progress bar, and no failure state. Hold for as long as you need, and release when you feel ready. Hold the Wave is not a medical or therapy tool, and it is not a replacement for professional support. It is simply a short haptic anchor for moments when a small, quiet action is enough to begin. If that small moment is not enough, the app also includes a soft link to Lumea Letters: a letter a day, from far away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hold the Wave at every 3 days against Caleon's monthly. Caleon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caleon ships an update monthly, Hold the Wave every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caleon | Hold the Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caleon | You Lu |
In-app purchases
Caleon
No in-app purchases
Hold the Wave
No in-app purchases







