Sprout Wave vs The Waves.

Temptation comes in waves. Ride it out. Sprout Wave is a simple Apple Watch utility that helps you resist cravings and impulses using urge surfing — a technique from behavioral psychology. The science is simple: most cravings peak and fade within 60–90 seconds if you don't act on them. Sprout Wave gives you exactly what you need in that moment — a timer, a breathing guide, and a calming visual — so you can ride the wave instead of giving in. HOW IT WORKS 1. Feel a craving. Tap the complication or open the app. 2. Watch the wave rise and fall as you breathe through it. 3. At 90 seconds, check in — did the wave pass, or are you still riding? 4. Reflect honestly. No judgment. Just the next step. WHAT SPROUT WAVE HELPS WITH Eating • Smoking • Vaping • Alcohol • Drugs • Gambling • Shopping • Social Media • Gaming • Caffeine • Anger • Pornography • and more FEATURES — 90-second animated wave timer that visually mirrors a craving: rises, peaks, and drains away — Apple-style breathe in / breathe out guidance with haptic cues — Live heart rate monitoring — a gentle nudge when your HR spikes during a craving — Rotating encouragement messages tailored to your category — Compassionate reset — no shame if you gave in, just the next step — Customizable category list with your own priority order — Watch face complication and Smart Stack widget for instant access — No account. No subscription. No tracking. Just you and the wave. THE SPROUT PHILOSOPHY Sprout Wave doesn't track streaks or show you charts. It exists for one moment: the moment you feel the pull. Small wins grow big change.

Every craving follows the same arc: it rises, peaks, and dissolves on its own. Always. In about ninety seconds. Ancient monks called this vedana — the wave nature of desire. Modern neuroscience confirmed it. You don't need willpower. You just need to stay with it a little longer than feels comfortable. The Waves is a single-purpose meditation tool. When a craving hits — for food, your phone, a cigarette, anything — open the app and touch to begin. Ninety seconds of guided awareness. That's it. WHAT HAPPENS IN 90 SECONDS • A gentle countdown with body-scan prompts guides your attention • Ocean sounds shift as the wave builds and passes • A singing bowl marks the beginning and end • Subtle haptic feedback anchors you in the moment THE PRACTICE Most of us experience desire as a command. The Waves treats it as data. Commands demand action, but data invites investigation. You cannot remove the craving. You can change your relationship to it. That is the only variable. And it is enough. The wave always passes. You only have to watch.