Wait Before You Buy vs SpendGuard

**Stop impulse buying. Start saving money.** Ever bought something online and regretted it the next day? You're not alone — 50% of people make purchases they later wish they hadn't. Wait Before You Buy uses a simple, proven strategy: add a waiting period before any purchase. When you're tempted to buy something, add it to the app and set a timer — 24 hours, 7 days, or even 30 days. When the time's up, we'll ask you one question: "Do you still want this?" Most of the time, you won't. And that's money saved. **How it works:** 1. See something you want to buy? Add it to the app instead of your cart 2. Set a waiting period (24 hours to 30 days) 3. Watch your progress bar fill up as you wait 4. When time's up, decide: Skip it or Buy it 5. Track how much money you've saved by not buying **Features:** • Customizable waiting periods (24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks, 30 days) • Visual progress tracking • Total savings calculator • Skip streak to keep you motivated • Categories to organize your temptations • Save product links so you don't forget what caught your eye • Clean, beautiful interface • All data stays on your device — no account required **Why it works:** The "30-day rule" is a proven personal finance strategy. When you delay a purchase, the emotional urge fades, and you can make a rational decision. Studies show that waiting just 24 hours is often enough to avoid regret. **Stop clicking "Buy Now." Start clicking "Wait."**

SpendGuard tracks your spending for you. Set it up once and every Apple Pay purchase is logged automatically. No typing, no bank login. EXPENSES LOG THEMSELVES Connect a simple Shortcuts automation in a minute. From then on, each Apple Pay payment appears in SpendGuard with amount, store and category. NEVER MISS A TRIAL END Add your subscriptions and free trials. SpendGuard reminds you before a trial turns into a charge and shows what you pay every month. ASK WHERE YOUR MONEY WENT Ask the built-in assistant simple questions like "How much did I spend on food this week?" and get a clear answer. YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE The home screen shows today, this week and your budget left, so you always know where you stand. LOG ANYTHING IN SECONDS Paid in cash? Add an expense in a couple of taps with smart categories. YOUR WEEK, AS A STORY Every week SpendGuard turns your spending into a short story: top categories, biggest purchases and how you did against your budget. Private by design: no bank connection needed. Subscription terms: SpendGuard Premium is billed through your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.