# SpendPause App — Pause before you purchase

> Pause before you purchase (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Cestro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendpause-app/id6759077283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Cestro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493605784)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendpause-app/id6759077283/reviews.md

## What is SpendPause App?

SpendPause

Impulse buying does not need more tracking.
It needs space.

SpendPause is a calm, intentional app designed to help you pause before making a purchase, not after.

Instead of dashboards, streaks, or guilt, SpendPause gives you a moment to slow down and decide clearly.

How it works
	•	Add a purchase you are considering
	•	Set a pause
	•	Let the moment breathe
	•	Decide intentionally

When the pause ends, you choose:
Did not buy or Bought it.

No judgment. No scoring. Just awareness.

What makes SpendPause different

Gentle decision support
Pause before reacting, not after regretting.

Thoughtful notifications
Receive a simple check-in when your pause ends. Nothing more.

Private reflections
Attach optional notes to purchases. Completely private.

Patterns without pressure
See qualitative insights about your decisions. No totals. No money saved metrics. No streaks.

SpendPause Pro

Unlock custom pause lengths, deeper patterns, and private reflections. Designed to feel supportive, not analytical.

SpendPause is not a budgeting app.
It is not a finance tracker.
It is a space to think before you act.

Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy - https://www.notion.so/SpendPause-Privacy-Policy-3087640b36e080608bd2cf8fdfbe81b7

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendPause Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| SpendPause Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-07

No release notes.

## More apps by Justin Cestro

- [PocketWins App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwins-app/id6757726410)
- [1000 Hours: Become Dangerous](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-become-dangerous/id6762070851)

All apps by Justin Cestro: https://appshunter.io/developer/1493605784

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