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Products that do what Abstenence does
Pay a commitment fee to abstain from something for 2-5 days
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Hi HN, It's super hard to quit addicting apps. Existing solutions are non-binding, and therefore, require constant self-discipline and vigilance to be effective. Which is ironic, considering the problem we are trying to solve, is a lack of self-discipline. There exists a physical solution to this problem, in the form of a time-locked safe[1]. It’s effective for reducing app usage, but it's cumbersome and inconvenient. Fundamentally, what these lock-boxes do is impose a real-world cost on breaking your commitment. It’s not impossible to break your commitment, but it would require destroying…
2023 · discipline.io
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AI-powered chargeback defense. Pay only when you win.
Feb 2026 · marketplace.stripe.com
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Show up or pay up. Miss a day? Earn your 66% back.
Jul 2026 · thecommity.com
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App that charges you money for the habits you don't keep!
Feb 2026 · one-habit-app.com
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I built a web app that lets you share your goals publicly, together with a pledged amount. If you achieve your goal, great! Else, you pay the pledged amount as a fine to me. Sounds goofy, but I hope it provides the extra reason for you to keep going when the going gets tough!
2023 · walkthetalk.app
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