Comparison

Wait7 vs Holdin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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

About

Holdin

Features
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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 — 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.

Screenshots

Wait74 screens
Holdin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wait7 and Holdin are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Wait7 versus Holdin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWait7Holdin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis Rafael Villamil Santa CruzYouness Abbal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wait7

Subscriptions2
  • Wait 7 Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wait7 Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Holdin

One-time1
  • Holdin Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Wait7 free?
Wait7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holdin free?
Holdin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wait7 or Holdin have ads?
Neither Wait7 nor Holdin shows ads.

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