Anger Control - Cooldown

Your calm pocket companion. 7 evidence-based techniques, complete privacy, zero subscriptions. Take control of your anger with science-backed tools that actually work.

Cooldown is a premium, offline-first anger management tool designed to help you manage anger in real-time and track patterns over time.

Unlike other apps that lock features behind subscriptions or harvest your data, Cooldown gives you everything upfront—no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Pay once, own everything.

▸ WHY COOLDOWN?

Most anger management apps frustrate users with paywalls, fake AI chatbots, and privacy concerns. Cooldown is different:

• One-time purchase — All features unlocked forever • 100% offline — Works without internet, even in a tunnel • Complete privacy — All data stays on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no cloud sync • Evidence-based — Built on CBT and acceptance techniques proven by research

▸ SOS MODE — WHEN YOU'RE ANGRY RIGHT NOW

Big SOS button always visible. Choose quick relief (30-60 seconds) or guided exercises (5+ minutes):

Quick Relief: • Countdown from 10 with calming color fade • Quick Calming Breath (30 seconds) • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding technique

Guided Exercises: • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) • 4-7-8 Breathing for deep relaxation • Progressive Muscle Relaxation • Cognitive Reframing prompts

Each exercise features visual breathing guides, optional haptic feedback, and smooth animations to help you regain calm.

▸ LOGGING & TRACKING

Flexible logging for before, during, or after an episode: • Rate intensity (1-10) • Select triggers (Work, Family, Traffic, Money, Health, Relationships, and custom categories) • Track what techniques helped • Add notes for reflection

▸ INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS

See your patterns clearly: • Weekly anger frequency • Most common triggers • Which techniques work best for you • Average intensity over time

All analytics processed locally on your device.

▸ LEARN — UNDERSTAND YOUR ANGER

Quick Tips (30-second reads): • Why counting to 10 actually works • The 90-second emotion rule • Why venting doesn't help (science says so) • How sleep and hunger affect anger

Deep Dives (5-minute articles): • Understanding the anger cycle • CBT fundamentals for anger • Common cognitive distortions • When to seek professional help

▸ PREMIUM, CALM DESIGN

• Soothing sage green color palette • Clean, minimal interface • Dark mode support • No distracting gamification • No hollow streaks or badges

▸ BUILT FOR PRIVACY

Cooldown stores everything locally using SQLite. We have no servers, collect no data, and have no way to see your information. When you delete the app, your data is gone forever.

▸ WHAT COOLDOWN IS NOT

• Not a replacement for professional therapy • Not a crisis intervention tool • Not for severe anger disorders

If you're experiencing serious anger issues, please consult a licensed mental health professional.

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Cooldown: Because you deserve a tool that actually helps, without the frustration of paywalls and fake AI.