DelayBuy: Think Before You Buy
ShijingTY Lifestyle iPhoneiPadiPod touch
DelayBuy: Think Before You Buy is a free Lifestyle app for iPhone and iPad by ShijingTY. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated May 23, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 40 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 23
- 2026 · v1.1.3
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About DelayBuy: Think Before You Buy
DelayBuy — Your Mindful Shopping Companion Tired of impulse buys you regret a day later? DelayBuy puts a pause between “I want it” and “I’ll buy it”—so you can decide with a clear head and keep more money in your pocket. WHAT MAKES DELAYBUY DIFFERENT Most shopping apps help you track what you already spent. DelayBuy helps you before you spend—by turning impulse into intention with a built-in waiting period, reflection tools, and clear buy-or-skip decisions. KEY FEATURES • Smart Delay List — Add items you’re tempted to buy and set a flexible wait (from a few days to weeks) • Cooling-Off Countdown — See time remaining and know exactly when it’s decision day • Reflection Notes — Capture why you wanted it, links, and how your desire changes over time • Desire Timeline — Track urge levels as they rise and fall during the wait • Mindful Decisions — When the timer ends, choose to buy or skip—and celebrate money saved • Analytics Dashboard — View total saved, skip rate, average delay, and your progress over time • Pin Important Items — Keep top temptations visible on your home list • Reminders — Get notified when an item is ready for a final decision • Categories & Photos — Organize items and add a product photo for clarity • Light & Dark Mode — Comfortable day or night • 5 Languages — English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, and 日本語 • Privacy-First — Data stored on your device; optional encrypted cloud backup (Pro) PERFECT FOR • Anyone who shops on impulse (apps, fashion, tech, home) • People building better spending habits without harsh budgeting • Mindful consumers who want fewer regrets and less clutter • Savers working toward a goal who need a simple “wait first” rule HOW IT WORKS Add & Wait — See something you want? Add it to DelayBuy instead of checking out. Set a Period — Pick a wait time that fits (e.g. 3 days, 1 week, or longer). Reflect — Log notes and desire levels while the urge cools. Decide — When time’s up, buy if it still matters—or skip and see what you saved. WHY DELAYBUY Overspending often starts in a moment—not in your spreadsheet. DelayBuy creates space between desire and purchase, so you buy what you still want after thinking—not what your mood wanted in the moment. PRIVACY FIRST Your delay list and notes stay on your device. Optional cloud backup helps you restore data when you upgrade or switch phones. We don’t sell your personal shopping data. Download DelayBuy and start shopping with intention—not impulse. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shijingty.com/delaybuy/terms?lang=en
What’s new
Version 1.1.3 · Updated May 23, 2026
What's New in 1.1.3 Languages & experience • Added Spanish and Japanese — DelayBuy now supports 5 languages (English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, 日本語) • Refreshed translations across the app for clearer, more consistent wording • Improved language switching in Settings Improvements • Better product image loading and placeholders on item cards and detail screens • Smoother performance and stability improvements • Updated app foundation for recent releases Fixes • Fixed issues with product photo display in some cases • Fixed image upload reliability • Resolved miscellaneous UI and localization display issues Thanks for using DelayBuy — every skipped impulse buy counts!
App privacy
The developer, ShijingTY, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Purchases: Purchase History
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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