# No Frills - DoNotBuy — Stop Impulse Buying

> Geofencing app to prevent impulse purchases by sending timely notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Lukasz Macczak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-frills-donotbuy/id6768998073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lukasz Macczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475437697)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 3 more
- Released: 2026-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-frills-donotbuy/id6768998073/reviews.md

## What is No Frills?

Every day you tell yourself: no more coffee. No more energy drinks. No more sweets — or worse. Hours later you're walking to the store on autopilot. You buy. You regret. You promise yourself... starting tomorrow. It doesn't work like that. You need an app that stops you before you walk in.


THE PROBLEM ISN'T WILLPOWER. IT'S TIMING.

Retail therapy doesn't happen because you're weak. It happens because no one interrupts you at the moment of decision. Budget apps and habit trackers log the damage AFTER it's done. DoNotBuy does the opposite: it puts itself between you and the checkout — with a notification at the door.


WHY TRADITIONAL APPS FAIL

They measure the pain. They don't prevent it. You log yesterday's $7 latte — and buy today's anyway. You see the number and nod. The app did its job. You lost money.

DoNotBuy interrupts the autopilot before the money is gone.


HOW IT WORKS

1. Pick the places that cost you — the corner store, the café by the train, the gas station at midnight.
2. DoNotBuy uses geofencing to know when you're nearby.
3. Before you walk in, your iPhone buzzes. A notification reminds you of your promise, your goal, your savings.
4. You walk past. Or you walk in. Both decisions get counted.
5. Every evening you see what today's "no" was really worth.


WHAT YOU'LL SEE

— A notification at the door, before you enter the shop.
— Every dollar you save, live on your dashboard.
— Real goals: vacation, car, wedding — or your own.
— Streetwear-themed achievements that show: the money stays in the bag.
— Daily check-ins and a streak heatmap that proves your consistency.


A NEW KIND OF HABIT TRACKER

DoNotBuy isn't another budget app. It's the no-frills habit tracker for the moment of decision — the dopamine detox you actually keep. Like Atomic Habits applied to your wallet. Like delayed gratification with a tap on the shoulder.

For people who take minimalist living, mindful spending, and shopping addiction seriously — without spreadsheets, without guilt, without bloat.

No accounts. No cloud. No subscriptions for features that should be free. Just a notification at the door, and the score at the end of the day.


PRIVACY

DoNotBuy stays on your iPhone. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. Location data is processed exclusively on-device to trigger geofence notifications. Apple's StoreKit handles the subscription — we never see your Apple ID or purchase history.


BUILT FOR iOS 26

Liquid Glass design. Live Activities on the Lock Screen. Widgets for your savings count. Native SwiftUI. Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion.


DoNotBuy PREMIUM

Premium unlocks unlimited geofence locations, all achievements, and extended statistics. The free version is enough to start — Premium is for when you mean business.


SUBSCRIPTION TERMS

DoNotBuy Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Price and duration are shown before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal fee will be charged in the 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Privacy: https://lukematpyt.github.io/donotbuy-legal/privacy/
Terms: https://lukematpyt.github.io/donotbuy-legal/terms/
Support: https://lukematpyt.github.io/donotbuy-legal/support/

## Key features

- Geofencing notifications at point of purchase
- Live savings dashboard
- Customizable savings goals
- Streetwear-themed achievements
- Daily check-ins and streak heatmap
- No accounts or cloud storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited items, goals & alerts | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-frills-donotbuy/id6768998073/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2026-05-31*

Simple idea, but it actually changed how I buy things. Using it more often than I expected.

## Frequently asked questions about No Frills

### How does No Frills stop impulse buying?

No Frills uses geofencing to detect when you are near a location where you tend to overspend. It then sends a notification to remind you of your savings goals before you enter the store.

### What kind of places can I set up for No Frills?

You can set up any place that tends to lead to impulse spending, such as corner stores, cafes, or gas stations. The free version allows for a limited number of locations, while Premium unlocks unlimited geofence locations.

### Does No Frills have ads?

No, No Frills is ad-free. The app's privacy statement explicitly mentions 'No ads'.

### What are the subscription options for No Frills Premium?

No Frills Premium offers two subscription plans: Unlimited items, goals & alerts for $5.99 per 7 days, and Premium Monthly for $19.99 per month. These are auto-renewable subscriptions.

### Is No Frills secure and private?

Yes, No Frills prioritizes privacy by staying on your iPhone with no accounts or cloud storage. Location data is processed on-device, and Apple's StoreKit handles subscriptions without the developer seeing your Apple ID or purchase history.

### How often is No Frills updated?

The app was last updated on May 20, 2026, with version 2.6. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices does No Frills support?

No Frills is built for iOS and specifically supports iPhones. It features Liquid Glass design, Live Activities on the Lock Screen, and widgets for savings count.

### What is the user sentiment for No Frills?

Based on the provided data, No Frills has a rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.6 — 2026-05-20

Bug fixes. Localization.

### 2.0 — 2026-05-17

• Polish and small fixes
• You can now rate DoNotBuy from Settings — your feedback helps us reach
    more people who want to stop impulse spending.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-16

No release notes.

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