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Halto is a dopamine control tool. It uses 5,000-year-old breathing techniques to physicaly interrupt the neural loop of porn addiction, ADHD paralysis, and doomscrolling. In 30 seconds, it shifts your brain state from 'consume' to 'calm'.

Halto uses the 5-20-5 breathing technique: inhale for 5 seconds, hold for 20 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds. The breath hold increases CO2 in your blood, which redirects blood flow to the brain and activates your parasympathetic nervous system. This interrupts the urge response in approximately 30 seconds.

While Halto is popular in the NoFap and porn-free communities, it's designed for anyone seeking better impulse control. The breathing technique works for any type of urge or craving - whether related to porn, food, anger, smoking, or other impulses.

Halto is currently available for iPhone running iOS 16.0 or later. This covers most active iOS devices. An Android version may be considered in the future based on demand.

The 5-20-5 breathing technique is Halto's core method for impulse control. You inhale deeply for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 20 seconds (this is the key step that activates the parasympathetic nervous system), then exhale slowly for 5 seconds. This 30-second cycle interrupts the urge response.

The technique is based on respiratory physiology and neuroscience. Extended breath holding increases CO2 in blood, which triggers parasympathetic activation (rest and digest response) and redirects blood flow from arousal centers to the prefrontal cortex. This interrupts urges and activates your calm-down nervous system.

Many users report feeling immediate relief during their first breathing session. The urge typically weakens within the 30-second breathing cycle. For long-term benefits like better impulse control and reduced urge frequency, consistent practice over 2-4 weeks helps build the neural pathways.

Unlike general meditation apps that focus on relaxation, Halto provides immediate intervention during an urge. The 30-second cycle is specifically designed to interrupt the urge response in real-time. It's a tool for the moment of crisis, not just general wellness.

SOS Emergency Mode is a feature for intense urges. It provides immediate, high-intensity haptic feedback combined with a guided breathing exercise to help you through the most difficult moments. It's designed for when regular techniques aren't enough. Available in the free version.

Halto features a gamified 10-level system that progressively increases breath hold duration. Level 1 starts with a 5-second hold, gradually building up to Level 10 with a 60-second hold. Levels 1-3 are free, while Levels 4-10 require PRO.

Yes, the core breathing technique and basic features are completely free, including the 5-20-5 method, SOS mode, basic progress tracking, and all 10 levels. Halto PRO offers advanced features for $9.99/month, $49.99/year (save 58%), or $79.99 for lifetime access.

Yes, Halto is privacy-first. All your data is stored locally on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or store any personal data on servers.