PauseEat vs Hold

Food addiction isn't your fault—it just requires a scientific approach and gentle support. PauseEat helps you regain control over your relationship with food, stopping the cycle of "regret after eating" through mindfulness and behavioral psychology. PauseEat is not a calorie counter. It is a specialized tool for overcoming binge eating, emotional eating, and food dependency. ### KEY FEATURES **3-Minute Impulse Interception** When the urge strikes, give reason a chance to catch up. * **Guided Breathing:** One-tap access to visual breathing exercises to calm physiological urges. * **Audio Therapy:** Built-in white noise (Rain/Forest) and gentle voice cues to shift your focus. * **Post-Calm Check:** A simple assessment after the 3-minute window to evaluate your urge intensity. **Scenario-Based Warnings** Proactively avoid high-risk moments. * **Smart Triggers:** Set custom alerts for specific scenarios like "Weekend Home Alone" or "Work Stress." * **Advance Alerts:** Get notified 15 minutes before high-risk times to prepare your mental defenses. * **Location Awareness:** Receive reminders when nearing trigger locations (e.g., convenience stores). **Alternative Action Library** Replace old habits with positive choices. * **Curated Solutions:** Access a library of actions categorized by need (e.g., "Feeling Low" → "5-min Stretch"). * **Actionable Steps:** Each alternative comes with clear steps to lower the barrier to action. * **Customization:** Build your own personalized toolkit of coping mechanisms. **Impulse Journaling & Analytics** See the patterns to change them. * **One-Tap Logging:** Quickly record triggers, emotions, and contexts without tedious typing. * **Heatmaps:** Visualize your high-risk times of day and week. * **Monthly Insights:** Discover which emotions trigger you most and which alternative actions work best. **Supportive Community** * **Anonymous Sharing:** Post your "Impulse Diary" safely to receive encouragement. * **Topic Squares:** Discuss coping strategies and success stories. * **Mutual Aid Groups:** Form small, private groups for accountability. ### WHY PauseEat? * **Healing Design:** A mint-green, low-pressure interface designed to reduce anxiety, not add to it. * **Positive Reinforcement:** Earn growth points for every impulse resisted and every log made. * **Privacy First:** Your data is encrypted and community features support full anonymity. ### SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS This APP is currently offering a "Free Experience" period. All core features, including the impulse timer, journaling, and community access, are free to use. No account payment is required. Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Hold is a gentle urge interruption system for emotional eating and cravings. When an urge hits, you don't have to give in to autopilot or white-knuckle it. Hold will predict when the urge will hit and notify you. Open Hold, start a guided pause, and let the moment pass with you in control. HOW IT WORKS • Start a Hold the second a craving shows up • Ride out a calm, guided 10-minute pause — it keeps counting even if you put your phone down • Name what you're really feeling: stress, boredom, loneliness, tiredness, or reward • Choose a comfort swap and log what happened • Watch your patterns take shape over time WHY IT HELPS Most snacking isn't about hunger — it's about a feeling. Hold helps you notice the trigger, create a little space, and build a calmer relationship with food, one pause at a time. Regain self trust with food through Hold HOLD PLUS • Unlimited Holds, any time • Full exercise + danger window notification system • Weekly recap and charts • Personal risk map — your most vulnerable days and times • Trigger analysis and reset effectiveness • 8-week progress trends Hold Plus is an auto-renewing subscription (weekly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Hold is a mindfulness support tool, not a medical or mental health treatment, and not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or care. If you're struggling with compulsive behaviors or an eating disorder, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://holdprivacy.netlify.app