Wait7 vs Holdin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Wait7
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Wait7 is a simple way to stop impulse buying. When you feel the urge to buy something, add it to Wait7 instead. Start a cooling-off timer (7 days by default), then come back with a clearer head and decide: BUY, WAIT, or SKIP. How Wait7 helps: Save products from Safari or other apps with Share to Wait7 Add items manually with link, price, and notes Use quick reflection questions before you decide Get a verdict and see why Track outcomes in History (bought vs skipped) View Insights like money saved, items skipped, and days waited Set personal spending Rules and category limits Organize items in folders and set reminders Wait7 is built for intentional spending, not guilt. Free includes the core waitlist flow. Premium unlocks more flexibility with custom wait periods, expanded limits, and advanced rule controls. If you want fewer regret purchases and better money habits, Wait7 gives you a practical pause button. Terms of Use: https://www.wait7app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.wait7app.com/privacy
Holdin
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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 ā 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 ā 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 ā no subscription, no hidden fees Holdin is the pause button between desire and purchase. Stop impulse buying. Start holding.
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Verdict
Wait7 and Holdin are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Wait7 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Holdin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Wait7 | Holdin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Rafael Villamil Santa Cruz | Youness Abbal |
In-app purchases
Wait7
- Wait 7 Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Wait7 Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Holdin
- Holdin Unlimited$4.99








