Save Instead
Talk to You Later, LLC Finance iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Save Instead is a free Finance app for iPhone and iPad by Talk to You Later, LLC. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated September 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 22 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 1
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Save Instead
Save what you almost spent. Save Instead helps you turn everyday spending decisions into visible progress. When you skip a coffee, takeout order, impulse purchase, ride-share, or another expense, record the amount and watch your small wins add up. SMALL CHOICES ADD UP Use convenient shortcuts for common purchases or add a custom title and amount. Save Instead keeps a running record of what you chose not to spend, including weekly and lifetime progress. PAUSE BEFORE YOU SPEND Thinking about buying something you may not need? Create a 24-hour cooling-off period. When you return, decide whether you still want it. If you skip it, record the amount as saved. SAVE WITH OR WITHOUT A GOAL Choose something meaningful to work toward—such as an emergency fund, vacation, special purchase, charitable donation, or general savings. Setting a goal is optional. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS See saved amounts organized by category, review recent entries, follow your streak, and celebrate milestones as your choices add up. PRIVATE AND ON DEVICE Save Instead does not require an account. Your entries and preferences are stored locally on your device. IMPORTANT Save Instead records hypothetical savings only. It does not connect to bank accounts, transfer money, hold funds, or verify account balances. Save Instead is a personal habit-building and awareness tool, not a bank, financial institution, or financial adviser.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated September 1, 2026
Pocketed is now Save Instead. This update removes unintended sample savings, gives new users a clean $0 starting point, and adds a Clear My Savings option that preserves your preferences.
App privacy
The developer, Talk to You Later, LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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