Spend smarter at the moment of choice
Pause impulse buys, compare real prices across stores, and turn insights into one tap actions.
- Smart Shop search
- Waitlist with three tap unlock
- Spending summary with Optimize
Value Proposition
expendr is a mindful spending system that sits between desire and checkout. It restores a small pause where judgment works best and gives you context that helps you buy better.
What you get
- Cross store search that surfaces cheaper equivalents with similar quality
- A timed Waitlist that cools non urgent purchases
- A Spending hub that translates data into simple actions
Coupon extensions push you to complete the transaction. Budget apps speak after the money leaves. expendr meets you at the moment of choice, adds calm friction, and aligns revenue with better purchases.
How It Works
1. Shop with context
Search anything in Smart Shop. See prices with cents, store logos, and quick filters. Items with impulse risk are flagged.
2. Add to Waitlist
Start a timer and let the impulse pass. Unlock Buy with three taps or swipe Saved and record money not spent.
3. Learn and improve
Spending shows a summary and visual breakdowns. Tap Optimize for three tailored tips and apply each in one tap.
4. Repeat
Shop, pause, learn, and adjust. Decisions get easier each cycle.
Feature Highlights
Smart Shop
- High coverage search across stores
- Lower cost equivalents highlighted
- Clear impulse flags when context suggests risk
Waitlist
- Configurable timers
- Three tap unlock that breaks muscle memory
- Ready to Buy tray with Buy or Saved choices
- Manual add by URL
Spending
- Summary sentence with swipeable time control
- Category pie and spending over time
- Total Saved graphic combining deferrals & substitutions
- Budgets with labeled progress bars
Optimize
- Three SMART tips tied to your patterns
- One tap Apply actions
- Regenerate for new ideas
- Command box to narrow the focus
Outcomes You Can Feel
- Fewer regretted purchases on non urgent items
- Lower effective prices through better substitutions
- Stronger budget follow through with timely nudges
- Confidence in where your money goes
Who It Is For
- Students and young professionals who want fewer impulse leaks
- Households that want control on everyday purchases
- Value maximizers who like comparison without extra effort
FAQs
Does expendr block purchases?
No. It introduces a short pause and more information. You can always buy.
Which stores are supported?
Coverage focuses on major retailers and marketplaces. New stores are added on a rolling basis.
How is Total Saved calculated?
Savings from deferrals and from cheaper substitutions are summed. The app shows the components.
Do I need to set up a budget?
No. Budgets are optional. The app works well without them and gets even better with them.
How does the three tap unlock work?
Three quick taps unlock Buy for an impulse classified item. Haptics confirm each tap.
What does AI Optimizer change?
It uses your in-app signals to refine suggestions, equivalents, and tips. You can turn it off in Settings.
How do affiliate links affect me?
Prices stay the same. The retailer may pay a commission to expendr when you complete a purchase.