Causal Loop Diagram vs EscapeLoop

"Causal Loop Diagram" is a fast, focused editor for sketching causal loop diagrams (CLDs) on iPhone — a foundational tool of systems thinking. Place variables, draw arrows, set polarities (+/−), and the app automatically detects feedback loops and classifies the whole diagram against well-known systems-thinking archetypes. — Features — ■ Simple drawing • Tap empty area to add a node, then tap source → target to link • Long-press an arrow to add a delay marker (||) • Drag nodes freely; pinch to zoom; one-finger drag on empty area to pan ■ Automatic loop detection • The moment a cycle closes, an R (reinforcing) or B (balancing) badge appears • Each loop is numbered (R1, R2, B1, B2…) so overlapping loops stay distinguishable • Tap a badge to highlight that loop's interior; other loops dim ■ Nine archetypes auto-classified • Reinforcing loop / Balancing loop • Limits to Growth • Fixes that Fail • Shifting the Burden • Escalation • Success to the Successful • Tragedy of the Commons • Growth and Underinvestment ■ Seven curated samples Familiar themes — study, family, sibling rivalry — to learn each archetype by example: • Study Habit (R) • Calibrating to Target Score (B) • Limits to Growth: Fatigue • Shifting the Burden: Escapism • Fixes that Fail: All-nighter • Escalation: Sibling Rivalry • Tragedy of the Commons: Parent's Attention ■ Privacy • No network access at all • No account, no sign-in • No analytics or tracking SDKs • Diagrams stored only in UserDefaults; uninstalling removes everything ■ Other • Japanese / English UI, one-tap switch • Save multiple diagrams locally with custom names • iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 and later) — Who is this for — • Students of systems thinking and system dynamics • Managers and designers who think in structures • Anyone who wants to step back and see the loops in their own habits, relationships, or work • Educators preparing diagram examples on the fly Pairs naturally with Peter Senge's "The Fifth Discipline" and other systems-thinking textbooks — turn the loops in your head into something you can draw and touch in seconds.

EscapeLoop helps you break the doom-scrolling loop with calm, intentional friction. Choose the apps that pull you in, set daily tasks that matter, and create a personal “Why” page with your own motivation, photo, and reminders. When distractions are blocked, EscapeLoop gives you a mindful pause instead of a shame-based warning. Built with Apple’s Screen Time tools, EscapeLoop helps you protect your focus while keeping everything private and local to your device. Features Block distracting apps using iOS Screen Time controls Create daily or one-time tasks to finish before scrolling Add your personal “Why” for motivation Pause shields briefly when needed Track today’s focus, tasks, and unlock time Customize soft or strict focus modes Private by design, with no account required EscapeLoop is not about guilt. It is about making the better choice easier to remember. Take back five minutes, then another. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/