App guide
What to look for in a bad habit app
The right app should help with the part that feels hardest. Look at what it does during an urge, after a slip, and while it holds private information.
A simple checklist
| What to compare | Common approach | Wait Out |
|---|---|---|
| During an urge | Look for immediate actions with very few decisions. | Guided actions open directly from Home. |
| After a slip | Check whether earlier progress stays visible. | Only the current count restarts. |
| Daily pressure | Check whether logging is optional or required. | Daily logging is optional. |
| Privacy | Check analytics consent, export, and deletion controls. | Sensitive writing stays out of analytics. |
| Access to help | Check whether core or professional support is paywalled. | Both stay available without Pro. |
Try the difficult path first.
A long feature list means little if help is hard to reach. Check how many taps stand between Home and a useful action during an urge.
Wait Out shows support before asking you to explain everything.
Read what happens after a slip.
Check what disappears when the current count restarts. Earlier progress, milestones, total time, and notes should not be treated as if they never happened.
Honest recording does not require guilt or punishment.
Check privacy before sharing personal details.
Look for clear answers about what is stored, what reaches analytics, which services are involved, and how export and deletion work.
A broad privacy promise is not enough when an app holds sensitive context.
Know when you need more than an app.
A supportive wellbeing app is not medical care, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency help. Professional support should be easy to find and should never require a paid plan.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.