Urge: Control - Resist Urges
What is Urge: Control - Resist Urges?
Free app offering short breathing, grounding and reflection exercises to use during sudden urges, lasting about 30 to.
Urge is a free iOS lifestyle app with six micro-tools meant for moments when an impulse hits: breathing techniques, grounding exercises, naming the underlying need, a body scan, reframing thoughts and a physical reset. It works offline, collects no data and needs no account. It describes its techniques as based on acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Pricing. Urge: Control - Resist Urges is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Pausing during an sudden impulse or urge
- Managing ADHD-related impulsivity in the moment
- Getting through a habit or addiction craving without an account
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Urge: Control - Resist Urges scores 79 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 47, App Store search rank 100, update recency 70. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
RESIST URGES IN UNDER 60 SECONDS
When an impulse hits, you need help NOW - not in 10 minutes. Urge provides evidence-based interventions in just 30-90 seconds, right at the critical moment.
SURF THE WAVE
Urges peak and pass like ocean waves. Research shows the average urge lasts 15-20 minutes if you don't give in. Our tools help you ride the wave until it collapses on its own.
6 MICRO-TOOLS FOR CRITICAL MOMENTS
Breathing Techniques
4-7-8 breathing and box breathing proven to calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds. Visual guides make it effortless even when you're overwhelmed.
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Grounding Exercises
5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding brings you back to the present moment. Notice what's around you instead of getting lost in the urge.
Name Your Need
Every urge is trying to meet a need. Boredom? Stress? Anger? When you identify the real need, you can address it constructively.
Body Scan
Quick 60-second body awareness exercise. Notice the physical sensations of the urge without judgment, then watch them fade.
Reframe the Thought
Challenge automatic thoughts that fuel urges. See the bigger picture and remember why you started this journey.
Physical Reset
Move your body, change your state. Simple movements proven to interrupt compulsive patterns and reset your nervous system.
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
Your struggles are yours alone. Urge works completely offline with zero data collection. No account required. No tracking. No judgment.
DESIGNED FOR ADHD AND IMPULSE CHALLENGES
Whether you're managing ADHD impulsivity, breaking habits, recovering from addiction, or simply building better self-control, Urge meets you where you are in the moment that matters most.
EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOLOGY
Every technique is grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. These aren't gimmicks - they're proven therapeutic tools adapted for the critical 60-second window.
FREE TO USE
Urge is free with optional support. We believe everyone deserves access to tools that help them take control.
START SURFING
Download Urge and discover what happens when you have the right tool at the right moment. Your future self will thank you.
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Questions about Urge: Control - Resist Urges
Does the app need an account or internet connection?
The listing says Urge works completely offline and requires no account. It also says the app collects zero data and does not track users.
How long do the exercises take?
The interventions take about 30 to 90 seconds each, and the body scan is described as a quick 60-second exercise.
What does the app cost?
It is free to download and free to use, with optional support.
Is Urge: Control - Resist Urges free?
Urge: Control - Resist Urges is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Urge: Control - Resist Urges right for me?
Urge: Control - Resist Urges is built for pausing during an sudden impulse or urge, managing ADHD-related impulsivity in the moment, getting through a habit or addiction craving without an account. It sits in the urge management list on AppTierList.
Is Urge: Control - Resist Urges worth it?
Urge: Control - Resist Urges is B tier, ranked #4 of 7 urge management apps with a score of 79 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 5 ratings. Good, and 3 apps rank above it.
How does Urge: Control - Resist Urges compare to Cleanpath?
Urge: Control - Resist Urges is B tier at 79; Cleanpath is A tier at 88. Cleanpath ranks higher. Urge: Control - Resist Urges is free to download, with in-app purchases, Cleanpath is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Urge: Control - Resist Urges updated?
Urge: Control - Resist Urges was last updated on 2026-03-15, 245 days ago.
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Ranking
- List
- Urge Management (B tier, #4)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 79 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 7
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 5
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Current version
- (245 days ago)
- Size
- 43 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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