BuyPause: Stop Impulse Buying

Before checkout, run a quick Buy / Wait / Skip check. Get a calmer decision, pause timer, alternatives, and a simple history of what you skipped.

BuyPause helps you pause before impulse purchases.

When you are about to buy clothes, gadgets, takeout, subscriptions, beauty products, or random online finds, open BuyPause first. Enter the item, price, category, mood, and the reason you want it. BuyPause gives you a clear Buy, Wait, or Skip decision with a short explanation you can act on.

What you can do:

• Check a purchase before checkout
• See whether the urge looks like need, mood, sale pressure, or habit
• Use a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 7-day pause timer for non-essential buys
• Get a cheaper or no-spend alternative
• Ask one future-me question before deciding
• Track skipped purchases and estimated money saved

BuyPause Pro unlocks the full decision card, pause timers, alternatives, saved-money history, and saved checks.

Built for:

• Impulse shopping
• Food delivery urges
• Subscription second thoughts
• Sale pressure
• Social-media-triggered wants
• Clutter reduction
• People who want one calmer moment before checkout

BuyPause keeps v1 simple. No bank connection. No account. No ads. Your purchase checks stay on your device.

Subscription option:

• Monthly Pro: auto-renewable monthly subscription

The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. Prices may vary by country or region.

BuyPause is a self-reflection and decision support app. It does not provide financial, medical, or mental health advice and does not guarantee savings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chequa.github.io/buypause-legal/privacy-policy/