HoldOn
Turn app-opening into a mindfulness moment
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Antoine Grubert

HoldOn - Turn app-opening into a mindfulness moment

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You open TikTok or Instagram 50+ times a day — most of the time without even deciding to. HoldOn intercepts the moment you open an addictive app and shows you a short mindfulness pause. Just a few seconds to reconnect with the present moment. Then you choose: open the app consciously, or close it and move on. What makes it different: → Mindful, not punitive → 100% local → One-time purchase → Fully customizable → Usage stats to track your real progress Built for Android. Free to start.

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Antoine Grubert
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Hey PH 👋 I built HoldOn after noticing I was opening Instagram on autopilot. Not because I wanted to, but out of pure habit. Most digital wellbeing apps block or punish you. HoldOn takes a different approach: it just creates a tiny pause. A few seconds of mindfulness before the app opens. That's enough to break the autopilot loop. It's free to try. No backend, no account, everything stays on your device. Would love your honest feedback, especially from anyone who's struggled with mindless scrolling. Happy to answer any questions 🙏