TheHold vs My Memory Log

TheHold is your companion for conscious breathing – from energizing Power Breathing to calm, guided techniques for focus, relaxation and better sleep. Clean, ad-free, and with analytics that really make your progress visible. GUIDED BREATHING TECHNIQUES • Power Breathing – powerful breathing followed by a breath hold. Choose 5 to 100 breaths and your pace. • 4-7-8 – a long exhale to calm you down, ideal before sleep. • Box Breathing – an even rhythm (4-4-4-4) for focus and steady nerves. • Coherent Breathing – slow resonance breathing for balance and heart-rate variability. Inhale/exhale up to 15 s, duration 3–20 minutes. • Extended Exhale – exhale longer than you inhale for deep calm. • Physiological Sigh – the fastest way to release stress in the moment. Every technique explains in one sentence what it does – so you always know why you're breathing. YOUR HEART IN VIEW • Heart-rate recording during every session with Apple Watch – including the guided techniques. • A Heart area with your pulse trend over time, heart-rate variability (HRV) from Apple Health, and pulse recovery after breath holds. • Plain-language explanations for every metric. SOUNDS YOU'LL ACTUALLY LIKE Let each phase guide you – with natural sound recordings (English and German) or in System Sound mode using only subtle vibration. Optional background music and gentle haptics. Adjustable per exercise. PROGRESS THAT MOTIVATES • A clear dashboard with personal best, average hold, streak and a personal goal. • Charts for trend, distribution, rounds and time of day over 7 days, 30 days, 90 days or a year. • A calendar with every completed session and a “Today” view for a quick glance. • A detailed overview of the guided techniques: how often, how long, last practised. APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH • Start sessions right on your Apple Watch – with comfortable controls and tangible haptics. • Completed sessions are saved as mindful minutes in Apple Health. • Your settings are remembered per routine. THOUGHTFUL & PRIVATE • Bilingual: English and German. • A daily reminder to make breathing a habit. • iCloud sync keeps your sessions across all your devices. • No tracking, no ads, no servers of our own – your data stays yours. Whether to wake up in the morning, clear your head during the day, or wind down at night – TheHold gets you there in just a few breaths. Breathe. Hold. Feel the difference. Note: TheHold is not a medical device and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Never perform breath-hold exercises in or near water or while driving. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE TheHold is free for one week. After that you choose: • One-time purchase (lifetime) – pay once, no subscription. • Monthly subscription – €2.99/month (price may vary by region; the current price is shown in the app). Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews for one month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jkornbrodt.de/TheHold-Datenschutz-EN.html

The best defense against forgetting is practice. Memory Log turns your daily journal into a personalized memory workout. Write a few sentences about your day — who you saw, what you did, what matters. Tomorrow, Memory Log quizzes you on your own life using AI-generated recall questions. How it works: Write — Journal about your day in plain language. Type or speak naturally. Quiz — Get personalized recall questions based on your own entries. Track — Watch your memory fitness improve over time. Why it matters: Active recall is one of the most effective techniques for strengthening memory. Memory Log makes it effortless — just a few minutes a day builds the habit that keeps your mind sharp. Features: • AI-powered knowledge graph that maps your life — people, places, events • Daily personalized quiz with streak tracking • Voice journaling — speak your entries naturally • Daily insights that reveal hidden patterns in your life • Face ID / Touch ID protection for your private memories • Smart reminders at your habitual journal time Free to use. Lifetime Pro upgrade available for unlimited connections. Built by a family who believes memory is worth protecting.