01 · OPEN
Open a shopping app
Open Amazon, Temu or another shopping app you chose to pause.
Stop impulse buys before they happen
Pause your shopping apps.
Think before you buy.
PauseBuy puts a short pause before Amazon, Temu, SHEIN, Walmart and other shopping apps — giving you time to think before an impulse becomes a purchase.
Free to download • No account required
How it works
Here’s what happens when you open a shopping app
02 · PAUSE
PauseBuy steps in
Before shopping begins, PauseBuy asks you to check your intention.
Amazon is paused
Did you plan to buy something before opening Amazon?
YESNO
03 · THINK
Take a few seconds
Breathe. Think about what brought you here. Let the urgency pass.
10s
04 · DECIDE
Choose what happens next
You stay in control of the decision.
Continue ShoppingAdd to WishlistStep Away
What the pause creates
Less impulse buying.
More money for what actually matters.
Skipping even a few unnecessary purchases can leave more room for goals you care about. Your results depend on the choices you make.
✈Vacation
＋Emergency Fund
▣New Laptop
✓Paying Down Debt
You decide
A pause, not a permanent block
PauseBuy adds intentional friction, then gives the choice back to you.
CONTINUE SHOPPING
Actually need something?
Continue when you’re ready.
SAVE FOR LATER
Not sure?
Add it to your wishlist and decide later.
STEP AWAY
Changed your mind?
Close the shopping session and keep your money.
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Savings estimate
What could a few skipped purchases leave you?
Try a simple estimate based on your own typical impulse purchases.
Monthly estimate$175
Yearly estimate$2,100
Illustrative estimate only. PauseBuy does not guarantee savings.
FAQ
Questions before you pause?
Does PauseBuy permanently block shopping apps?
No. PauseBuy creates a short pause and lets you choose whether to continue shopping, save the idea for later, or step away.
Can I still shop when I actually need something?
Yes. The goal is intentional shopping, not preventing you from buying things you need.
Which shopping apps can I use with PauseBuy?
You can choose apps such as Amazon, Temu, SHEIN, Walmart, Target, eBay, ASOS and others, depending on your device permissions.
Does PauseBuy require an account?
No account is required to get started.
Is PauseBuy available for iPhone and Android?
Yes. PauseBuy is available through both the App Store and Google Play.
What permissions does PauseBuy need?
PauseBuy uses your device’s screen-time or app-usage permissions to detect when a selected shopping app opens. It does not need your shopping passwords or card details.
Pause before the purchase
The next impulse purchase can wait.
Give yourself a few seconds to decide if you really want it.
Free to download • No account required