# Holdin - Impulse Buy Timer — Save money. Stop overspending

> Save money. Stop overspending (iPhone/iPad app by Youness Abbal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdin-impulse-buy-timer/id6760897728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Youness Abbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886679891)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdin-impulse-buy-timer/id6760897728/reviews.md

## What is Holdin?

Think before you buy. Holdin helps you resist impulse purchases by setting a simple countdown timer on anything you want to buy.

HOW IT WORKS
1. See something you want? Add it to Holdin with a timer
2. Choose a waiting period: 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week
3. Check in during the wait — watch your desire fade
4. When the timer ends, decide with a clear head: resist or buy?

WHY IT WORKS
Most impulse purchases are driven by emotion, not need. The simple act of waiting breaks the spell. Studies show the 24-hour rule prevents up to 70% of unnecessary purchases.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
• See your resistance rate and money saved
• Review how your desire evolves with check-in curves
• Export your data anytime

100% PRIVATE
• All data stays on your device — no account, no cloud, no tracking
• No ads, no data collection
• Your purchase desires are nobody's business

FREE TO START
• 3 free challenges to try
• One-time purchase for unlimited challenges — no subscription, no hidden fees

Holdin is the pause button between desire and purchase. Stop impulse buying. Start holding.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holdin Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-03-26

• Improved app stability and internal performance tracking
• Better App Store listing with optimized descriptions and keywords
• Minor under-the-hood improvements for a smoother experience

### 1.1.3 — 2026-03-25

Optimisation de la fiche App Store avec de meilleures descriptions et mots-clés en français, anglais et espagnol.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-03-25

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*