Stop impulse buying

Wait 24 hours.
Keep the money.

Tempted to buy something? Log it, set a timer, and let the impulse pass. Most do.

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Free to start · No account needed

Holdout app screenshot showing a purchase timer counting down

$5,400: avg. impulse spending per year
100%: offline, zero data collected
Free: to start, no account needed

Why it works

Built to change habits,
not just track them.

Not another expense tracker. A tool that creates friction where it matters most.

A pause that actually works

The gap between 'I want this' and 'I bought it' is where habits change. Holdout makes that moment intentional.

Watch your savings grow

Every purchase you pass on is logged. Over weeks, you'll see exactly how much you kept. A number that surprises most users.

Timers that match the price

30 min for small impulses. 24h for anything over $50. A full week for big decisions. You make the rules.

Your data never leaves your phone

100% offline. No account, no cloud sync, no analytics. Everything stays on your device, always.

Free to start, upgrade when ready

Create up to 3 timers for free. Upgrade to premium for unlimited timers when you know it works for you.

iOS & Android

Available on both platforms. Download, open, start. No onboarding required.

Three steps

How it works

Simple by design. Powerful by habit.

Log the purchase

Name it, set the price, write down why you want it. That moment of reflection already creates distance from the impulse.

Set your wait time

30 minutes for small things. 24 hours for anything over $50. A full week for big decisions. You set the rules.

Decide when ready

When the timer expires, you'll get a nudge. The impulse has had time to settle. Buy it or pass, either way, you chose.

Pricing

Start free. Upgrade
when you're ready.

Free

No credit card. Forever free.

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3 reflection timers

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30 min, 24h or 7-day timers

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Savings tracker

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Push notifications

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100% offline

Unlimited timers

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Premium

Honest by design.

An indie app built on principles, not metrics.

No tracking, no ads

Your spending data stays on your device. We make money from the app, not from selling your habits.

Built by one person

Holdout is an indie app, not a VC-funded startup chasing growth metrics. Every feature exists because it helps you, not because it boosts engagement.

One price, no surprises

Free to try. $5.99 once if you want more. No subscriptions, no upsells, no dark patterns. You pay once and own it forever.

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FAQ

Before you ask.

Is it really free?

Yes. Download the app and create up to 3 timers for free, with no credit card and no account required. When you want unlimited timers, you can upgrade to premium directly inside the app.

What does premium unlock?

Premium removes the 3-timer limit so you can track as many purchases as you want. Everything else including the savings tracker, notifications, and stats is available for free.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds are handled by Apple App Store or Google Play Store policies. Reach out directly if you have any issues and we will do our best to help.

Does it sync across my devices?

Holdout is intentionally offline-only. Your history and timers live only on your device. No server, no cloud sync, no data shared with anyone.

How is it different from just setting a phone reminder?

A reminder just tells you 'time is up'. Holdout makes you write down why you want something before the timer starts, then prompts a conscious decision when it ends. That friction is the whole point.

Does it require an account or internet connection?

No account. No internet. No sign-in. Open the app and use it immediately. Everything stays on your phone.

What if I still end up buying things?

That will happen, and it is fine. Holdout is not about never buying anything. Even resisting 30% of impulse purchases saves the average person over $1,600 a year. The goal is better decisions, not zero spending.

Your next impulse is coming.
Be ready.

Free. No account. Takes 30 seconds.