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Frequently asked

How do I restore my purchase on a new device?+

Open Hold On, go to Settings, and tap "Restore Purchases." Make sure you're signed into the same App Store or Play Store account you used to buy Hold On.

The Screen Time prompt isn't triggering when I open an app.+

Make sure you've granted Hold On Screen Time permission (iOS) or Usage Access (Android) during onboarding. You can re-run the setup from Settings → Permissions. On iOS, Screen Time needs Family Controls — if you reinstalled the app, you'll need to re-authorize it.

Does Hold On work without an internet connection?+

Yes. Journaling, prompts, and reflections are fully on-device. The only things that need the internet are the initial premium purchase and restore (handled by the App Store / Play Store).

How do I delete my journal entries or reset the app?+

Open any entry in the History tab and swipe left to delete, or go to Settings → "Reset all data" to wipe everything locally. Uninstalling the app also erases all entries — nothing is backed up to any cloud.

I'm premium, but features are locked.+

Tap "Restore Purchases" in Settings. If that doesn't work, email us with your App Store / Play Store receipt and we'll sort it out.

Do you have a refund policy?+

All purchases go through Apple or Google, so refunds are handled by them. See Apple's refund page (reportaproblem.apple.com) or Google Play's refund process.

Can I use Hold On on Android?+

Yes — Android uses the platform's Usage Access permission to detect when a gated app launches. Some manufacturer skins (MIUI, One UI) may need extra permissions; reach out if you hit trouble.

Permissions Hold On uses

iOS · Family Controls

Used to detect when one of your chosen apps is opened so we can insert the prompt. Everything stays on your device — Apple's DeviceActivity framework never shares the data with us.

Android · Usage Access

Used to know which app just came to the foreground so we can trigger the prompt overlay. Hold On never reads app content.

Face ID / biometrics

Optional, for locking your journal. Handled entirely by the operating system; we never see the biometric data.

In-app purchases

Used only for the one-time Hold On Pro upgrade and for restoring that purchase. Processed by Apple / Google, verified via RevenueCat.