# MindBuy: No Buy Challenge — No Spend Month, Lowbuy Tracker

> Financial wellness app to prevent impulse buys and track savings. (iPhone/iPad app by Philipp Klose.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbuy-no-buy-challenge/id6801999880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philipp Klose](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801999882)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is MindBuy?

MindBuy is your no-buy challenge app. Take a 30-day no-buy month, stop impulse buying and see how much money you keep.

THE 30-DAY NO-BUY CHALLENGE

• Start your no-buy month with one tap.
• Every day without a purchase counts automatically – nothing to check off.
• One joker covers a slip, so a single mistake doesn't ruin your month.
• Watch your 30-day grid fill up and share your progress with your no-buy community.

STOP IMPULSE BUYS

1. Want something? Park it with its price instead of buying it.
2. Set a waiting period: a day, a week, a month or any length you like.
3. When it's over, you get a reminder and decide: buy it or skip it.

Everything you skip counts as saved.

MORE TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK

• Resisted: Skipped a purchase on the spot? Log it and the amount counts as saved right away.
• Price in work hours: Enter your hourly wage and see how long you'd have to work for something.
• Savings goals: Skipped wishes fill up your goal, like your next vacation.
• Calendar, history and achievements: See what you parked, bought and saved.
• Why do I want this? Note the reason when you park a wish and spot your spending triggers (MindBuy Plus).

GREAT FOR

• No-buy and low-buy challenges, no-spend months
• Underconsumption and a more minimalist life
• Wishlists from online stores instead of ordering right away
• Saving up for a goal and seeing what you didn't spend

FREE FOR EVERYONE

MindBuy is free. The optional MindBuy Plus subscription adds extra features and removes ads.

FROM PHILIPP

Hey, I'm Philipp. I built MindBuy on my own, in the evenings and on weekends, because I know how quickly you end up buying things you don't really want. Thanks for being here.

An account is optional; sign in with Google or Apple to back up your data to the cloud for free.

Terms of use: https://elephanttrails.de/mindbuy/en/terms/
Privacy policy: https://elephanttrails.de/mindbuy/en/privacy/
Support: https://elephanttrails.de/support

## Key features

- Park desired items with a waiting period
- Track skipped purchases as savings
- Calculate purchase cost in working hours
- Participate in no-buy challenges
- Set and track savings goals
- Review purchase history and reasons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindBuy Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Mindbuy Plus Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Is MindBuy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess MindBuy.

## Is MindBuy legit?

MindBuy: No Buy Challenge has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MindBuy is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about MindBuy

### How does MindBuy help stop impulse buys?

MindBuy encourages you to park desired items and set a waiting period before purchasing. This delay allows for a more rational decision, helping to curb spontaneous and often regretted purchases.

### What are the benefits of using MindBuy?

Users can avoid impulse purchases, track money saved from skipped items, set savings goals, and understand their spending motivations. The app also offers features like calculating purchase costs in terms of working time.

### Is MindBuy free to use?

Yes, MindBuy is free to use for everyone. An optional subscription called MindBuy Plus offers extra features and removes advertisements.

### What features are included in MindBuy Plus?

MindBuy Plus includes the ability to note the reason for wanting an item when parking it, allowing you to see which motivations tempt you most. It also removes ads from the application.

### Does MindBuy have ads?

Yes, MindBuy contains advertisements. The MindBuy Plus subscription removes these ads.

### What are the subscription options for MindBuy Plus?

MindBuy Plus offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan for $0.99 and a yearly plan for $8.99.

### Can I back up my MindBuy data?

Yes, an account is optional, but you can back up your data to the cloud for free using your Google or Apple account.

### How often is MindBuy updated?

MindBuy was last updated on October 24, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions by the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.6 — 2026-10-27

Small improvements.

### 2.1.4 — 2026-10-24

Small improvements.

### 2.1.3 — 2026-10-23

An account stays optional – now with “Continue without an account” right on the sign-in screen.
New: “About MindBuy” page – a few words from the developer.
Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-10-21

An account is now optional: MindBuy starts right away, no sign-in needed.
Cloud backup is still free – with an account under More → Cloud backup.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-10-18

Confetti when you save – on discard and on “Resisted”.
The MindBuy logo is back.
Fewer ads: a smaller banner and videos less often.
Savings goals now show matching icons.

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