Pause before you buy
Introspect puts a cooldown on the things you want. Swipe through a few honest questions about why you want it, let the urge settle, then decide with a clear head.
Why do you want it
Type something you’ve been eyeing. Swipe right if a card sounds like you, left if it doesn’t. These are the app’s own cards, and the cooldown comes from the same formula.
- 01Add what you want and what it costs.
- 02Be honest about why you want it.
- 03Wait out the cooldown, then decide.
Want it. Wait. Decide
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Add it before you buy it
Name the item and the price, then swipe through cards about why you want it. Introspect sets a cooldown to match.
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Let the urge settle
Forget about it. If you like, block the shopping apps that tempt you until the cooldown is over.
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Check in and decide
When the timer ends, a short check-in walks you to a decision. Buy it or let it go, with a receipt of why.
A second thought, built in
Real screens from the iPhone app.
Every want has a why
Introspect sorts your answers into five drivers and shows which ones are pulling hardest. Tap one to see how it works on you.
Small things, sorted
Block the shops that tempt you
Pick shopping apps and websites. They stay blocked through the cooldown until you come back and check in.
Prices in hours of work
Add your hourly rate and see what a $329 pair of headphones really costs you: hours, not dollars.
A 14-day reality check
Two weeks after you decide, look back. Was it worth it? Do you miss it?
A weekly tip
One practical habit each week for spending less on impulse.
No account, no ads
Your items are saved on your iPhone. Nothing is sold or shared for ads.
Questions
How long is the cooldown?
Between one and fourteen days. Introspect sets it from the price and from your answers: pricier items and urgent, mood-driven wants wait longer.
Can Introspect block shopping apps?
Yes. Pick the shopping apps and websites that tempt you, and they stay blocked through the cooldown until you come back and finish the check-in. It uses Apple’s Screen Time, so you approve it once.
How does friend verification work?
Send a friend a link. They see the item and its price, then tap Approve or Reject. Their answer shows up on the item in Introspect.
Is Introspect free?
Introspect is free to download and your first three items are free. Introspect Pro, a subscription, unlocks unlimited items and more.
Where is my data stored?
Your items and decisions are saved on your iPhone, and there’s no account. Nothing is sold or shared for ads. The privacy policy explains what’s sent to write an item’s analysis and to send a friend request.
Which devices does Introspect work on?
iPhone with iOS 18 or later, in English.
Something not working?
Check the support page for quick fixes, or email support@get-introspect.app.