Stop buying things you'll regret. CutCut makes you pause before you buy — so impulse becomes a real decision. See what a little waiting saves you.
One click is all it takes to spend. CutCut gives you the power to pause.
In a world designed for instant gratification, "Buy Now" is the enemy of your wealth. We buy on impulse, chase the dopamine hit, and are left with clutter and regret. CutCut is the anti-impulse wishlist. It reintroduces the one thing your wallet needs most: Time.
By adding friction between your desire and the checkout, CutCut helps you move from impulsive spending to intentional ownership. It’s not about depriving yourself - it’s about buying only what truly adds value to your life.
HOW IT WORKS
1. The Circuit Breaker (Optional): Before you even add an item, challenge the impulse. Use our guided "Circuit Breaker" flow to evaluate if the purchase is truly necessary right now. If it passes the test, you can add it to your list.
2. The Cooling-Off Period: Once added, the item enters a mandatory waiting period. CutCut automatically assigns a timer based on the price of the item. The more expensive the wish, the longer the pause.
3. The Decision: When the cooling-off period ends, you revisit the item with a clear head. Still want it? Buy it without guilt. Realized it was just a fleeting impulse? Archive it and watch your savings grow.
KEY FEATURES
- Smart Friction: Automatic waiting timers that scale with the cost of the item.
- Clarity Dashboard: A minimalist view of your active wishes and cooling-off status.
- Decision Journal: Add photos, prices, links, and- most importantly- your "Why".
- Mindful Stats: Track not just what you bought, but the money you saved by simply waiting.
- Privacy Focused: Your desires are personal. CutCut is designed to keep your data private.
WHY CUTCUT?
Most budgeting apps track the damage after it's done. CutCut stops the leak before it happens.
Adopt the habit of the wealthy: Patience. Download CutCut and start purchasing with purpose.
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CutCut 1.3 is our biggest update yet — a full redesign, plus powerful new ways to catch an impulse before it costs you.
Home Screen Widgets
Keep your savings and your waiting items in view, right from the Home Screen. Five widgets in all, from a quick overview to one-tap add and a Circuit Breaker prompt.
Import from Anywhere
Spot something you want while browsing? Share the page to CutCut and it pulls in the name, image and price automatically, converting to your local currency. Works across online shops, with dedicated support for Amazon.
A Brand-New Start
A redesigned onboarding that actually shows how waiting works — a guided quiz, a hold-to-commit moment, and a clearer first step.
A Warmer, Editorial Look
We rebuilt CutCut from the ground up: new typography, a calm off-white canvas, and redesigned screens throughout — Dashboard, Circuit Breaker, Guides, the four value Calculators, and your spending ledger in the More tab.
Meet Clarity
Premium is now Clarity. Same membership, sharper name: unlimited items, deeper analytics, and every guide — for spending with intention.
Also in this release
- A fresh app icon, with the original kept as "Classic"
- What's New and version history, inside the app
- Configurable postpone timing in Settings
- A reworked rating and feedback flow
- More reliable purchases and clearer error messages
Thanks for waiting with us.
Version 1.3.2
The developer, Simon Matthies, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Simon Matthies
Size
70.9 MB
Category
Finance
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
Languages
English and 5 more
English, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese