Last updated: March 4, 2026
CartPause helps you fight impulse buying by putting a pause on purchases. When you see something you want to buy, share it to CartPause instead. After the pause timer expires, you decide with a clear head whether to buy it or skip it — and keep the money.
You'll get a notification asking you to decide: Buy it or Skip it. If you skip, the savings are tracked so you can see how much you've saved over time.
CartPause offers a 14-day free trial through Apple. When you subscribe, you won't be charged for the first 14 days. If you cancel before the trial ends, you won't be charged at all.
Both plans include the 14-day free trial for first-time subscribers.
You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
If you reinstalled the app or got a new device, open CartPause and go to Menu → Restore Subscription. This will check your Apple ID for an active subscription and restore your access.
Try restoring your subscription from Menu → Restore Subscription. If that doesn't work, make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used to subscribe. If the issue persists, contact us at hello@cartpause.com.
CartPause works with any app or website that supports iOS sharing — including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Nike, Best Buy, Etsy, and thousands more. If a store has a Share button, CartPause can capture it.
Some stores use non-standard pricing formats. If the price doesn't auto-fill, you can enter it manually. The product name and image should still load in most cases.
Yes. When adding an item, you can choose from preset durations (72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours, 1 week, or 2 weeks). You can also edit the duration after adding by tapping the item.
Items in the Maybe Later list are things you're interested in but aren't ready to pause yet. Think of it as a wishlist — you can move items to a pause whenever you're ready.
Every time you skip an item after a pause expires, the item's price is added to your total savings. Your savings dashboard shows your total, monthly breakdown, and projected yearly savings.
Notifications tell you when a pause expires so you can make your buy-or-skip decision. Without them, you'd need to check the app manually.
Yes. Go to Settings → Notifications → CartPause and toggle off Allow Notifications. You'll still see expired items when you open the app.
No. Your items and savings data are stored on your device and synced privately via iCloud to your other Apple devices. We don't sell, share, or access your personal data.
No. CartPause only sees data when you explicitly share a product link to the app. It does not monitor your browsing or shopping activity.
To delete all items, go to Menu → Delete All. To remove the app and all local data, delete CartPause from your device. To clear iCloud data, go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Storage → CartPause → Delete Data.
Tap Restore Subscription on the paywall screen, or go to Menu → Restore Subscription. This refreshes your subscription status with Apple.
Some URLs require an internet connection to fetch product information. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. If the issue persists, try sharing the URL again.
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