Crest - Urge Surfing

Follow your wave from the lock screen with Live Activities, start a surf with one tap or Siri. Every urge passes, now you can watch it happen.

Every urge rises, peaks, and fades — just like a wave. Crest helps you ride through cravings instead of giving in.

WHAT IS URGE SURFING?

Urge surfing is a proven technique from therapy (DBT). The key insight: most urges peak within 10-20 minutes, then naturally fade. Most people give in during the rise, never learning that urges pass on their own. Crest gives you a beautiful, calming experience to ride out that wave.

HOW IT WORKS

Tap "Start Surfing" when an urge hits. Watch your wave rise, crest, and fall in real-time. Gentle haptic feedback guides you through each phase. Access coping tools to stay present. Celebrate when you've successfully surfed the wave.

FEATURES

◆ Beautiful wave visualization that matches your urge's journey ◆ Four phases: Rise → Crest → Fall → Calm ◆ 8 coping tools: breathe, ground, affirm, journal, body scan, cold, move, delay ◆ Countdown or count-up timer — your choice ◆ Track streaks, patterns, and progress over time ◆ Insights to discover your triggers and trends ◆ iCloud sync across all your devices

SURF CREW

Team up with up to 4 friends in a crew. See combined stats, complete challenges together, and earn badges. Stay accountable while your individual data remains completely private.

PRIVACY FIRST

No account required. No data collection. No ads. Everything stays on your device and your private iCloud. Your journey is yours alone.

WORKS FOR

Food cravings, doom scrolling, shopping impulses, nail biting, procrastination — any urge you want to overcome.

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