The Waves.
Oscar Fogelstrom Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
The Waves. is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Oscar Fogelstrom. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 2, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 60 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 2
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About The Waves.
Every craving follows the same arc: it rises, peaks, and dissolves on its own. Always. In about ninety seconds. Ancient monks called this vedana — the wave nature of desire. Modern neuroscience confirmed it. You don't need willpower. You just need to stay with it a little longer than feels comfortable. The Waves is a single-purpose meditation tool. When a craving hits — for food, your phone, a cigarette, anything — open the app and touch to begin. Ninety seconds of guided awareness. That's it. WHAT HAPPENS IN 90 SECONDS • A gentle countdown with body-scan prompts guides your attention • Ocean sounds shift as the wave builds and passes • A singing bowl marks the beginning and end • Subtle haptic feedback anchors you in the moment THE PRACTICE Most of us experience desire as a command. The Waves treats it as data. Commands demand action, but data invites investigation. You cannot remove the craving. You can change your relationship to it. That is the only variable. And it is enough. The wave always passes. You only have to watch.
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated July 2, 2026
Updated the App Store website link.
App privacy
The developer, Oscar Fogelstrom, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Alternatives to The Waves.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waves. | – | Free | July 2, 2026 |
| Sprout Wave | – | 0.99 USD | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Urge Surfin | 5.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Urge Surfer: Ride the Wave | – | Free | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Maureen | 5.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Hold - Pause Cravings | 4.3 / 5 (4) | Free | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Set-Rest Timer | – | Free | May 20, 2025 |