# Hold That! vs Instinct

The clearest difference is rating: Hold That! at 5.0 against Instinct's 4.0. Hold That! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instinct sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hold That! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hold That! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Hold That! ships an update every 4 days, Instinct every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hold That! | Instinct |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-that/id6754159647/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instinct-stop-overeating/id6756672878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alireza Ghiastabari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649790533) | [redoine ait ouhssain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247688628) |

## What reviewers say

### Hold That!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-that/id6754159647)

This app helps you pause before making purchases to differentiate between needs and impulses. It offers a 72-hour cooldown period for uncertain buys and tracks your savings from skipped purchases, motivating you with streaks and badges.

**Highlights:** 10-second impulse check, 72-hour purchase freeze, Savings tracking, Purchase streak builder, XP and badge system, Wishlist cooldown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instinct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instinct-stop-overeating/id6756672878)

This app guides you to eat until 80% full using Japanese mindfulness techniques, focusing on your body's natural signals rather than calorie counting. It helps identify emotional eating triggers and manage cravings through AI-powered insights and mindful practices.

**Highlights:** Hara Hachi Bu guidance, Real-time meal companion, Emotional eating trigger identification, AI-powered insights, Craving management, Intuitive eating support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hold That! free?

Hold That! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instinct free?

Instinct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hold That! or Instinct?

Hold That! is rated higher. Hold That! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Instinct averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hold That! or Instinct have ads?

Neither Hold That! nor Instinct shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hold That! or Instinct?

Hold That! ships an update every 4 days, and Instinct every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hold That! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Instinct on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*