paus - Stop Impulse Buying
Pause before you spend
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Stop impulse buying with a simple pause. Add items, see the real cost in work hours, set a reminder, and decide later with clarity.
Pause before you buy.
paus helps you make better purchasing decisions by showing the real cost of every purchase in work hours, not just dollars.
Instead of asking:
“Can I afford this?”
Ask:
“How much of my life is this worth?”
When time becomes visible, impulse fades.
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SEE THE REAL COST IN WORK HOURS
Enter your income once.
Every item you add instantly shows how long you’d need to work to afford it.
5.2 days.
16.3 hours.
3 weeks.
Money is abstract.
Time is personal.
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PUT PURCHASES ON PAUS
Not sure about something?
Instead of checking out, send it to your On Paus list.
You’re not saying no.
You’re giving yourself space.
Set a reminder for later. Tonight, next week, or payday.
Decide when you’re calm, not when you’re triggered.
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ADD ITEMS FROM ANYWHERE
Shopping app?
Instagram ad?
Browser tab?
Late-night impulse scroll?
Tap Share → paus.
The item is added instantly.
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TRACK WHAT YOU SAVED
Your decisions become visible:
• Total saved
• Total spent
• Work hours traded
• Items waiting on paus
See your spending patterns.
See your progress.
See your control returning.
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SET SPENDING LIMITS & SAVINGS GOALS
Create a weekly or monthly spending limit.
Set a savings goal and watch your progress grow.
Your dashboard shows exactly where you stand.
No spreadsheets.
No complex budgeting systems.
Just awareness and small intentional choices.
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BUILD A MONEY HABIT
Try the 10-week savings challenge.
Save a small amount daily.
Build a streak.
Hit weekly milestones.
Watch the total grow.
Small actions.
Compounding results.
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WHO IS paus FOR?
paus is for people who want to:
• Stop impulse spending
• Build savings without stress
• Think before they buy
• Feel in control of their money
• Make mindful financial decisions
Whether you're saving for something specific or just trying to break the impulse-buy cycle, paus gives you space between desire and decision.
And that space can change the decision.
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Subscription Information:
paus is available to use for free. With the free version, you can add 1 item to On paus and continue using the app’s core tools, including work-hour value calculations, decision tracking, reminders, savings insights, and the savings challenge.
A subscription unlocks unlimited items on On paus, giving you more space to pause, revisit, and manage potential purchases over time.
Subscription terms and pricing are available in the app.
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Information
- Seller
- Mustafa DEMIRAY
- Size
- 59.2 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- paus Pro Monthly $4.99
- paus Pro Yearly Subscription $29.99
- paus Pro Weekly $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Mustafa Demiray