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What Users Are Saying
Aisha M.
5-day journeyFinally in control
Abstenence helped me build small wins. The 5-day reset changed how I view momentum — highly recommend.
Daniel K.
3-day journeySimple & effective
The app is clean and the short journeys feel doable. I actually finish them — and that’s the point.
Lina S.
2-day journeyA gentle reset
I tried many trackers but this one is focused and kind. The mini streaks keep me motivated.
Mark O.
2-day journeyWorth the little time
Two days at a time was all I needed to stop feeling overwhelmed. Great UX and calming design.
Hannah R.
5-day journeyBuilt to last
Loved the accountability vibes. The community bits (joined the Discord) gave me extra push.
Frequently Asked Questions
Abstenence is a pay to commit discipline app that helps you build self control through short, high intensity challenges. You choose a habit or behavior to abstain from (or enforce), commit a small fee, and complete a 2, 3, or 5 day challenge. It’s designed to create real accountability and build discipline over time.
You lose your commitment fee and receive a FAIL record. No resets, no retries — this is real accountability. The goal is discipline, not comfort.
You earn a PASS record — proof that you followed through. Each pass builds your discipline, improves your stats, and strengthens your self control over time.
Your commitment fee is what makes the challenge real. It creates stakes and removes the “I’ll do it later” mindset. This is not a free app — it’s a commitment system.
No. Abstenence is designed to remove loopholes. You can’t edit or selectively delete records. What you do is what gets recorded.
A-Plus Mode is the default discipline system.
It removes shortcuts, forces intentional actions, and ensures your results are real. No passive tracking. No fake progress.
No. A-Plus Mode cannot be turned off.
If you want a more flexible version of the system, you can use the Abstenence Activity Book instead.
It’s a way to build good habits using abstinence.
Example: “Abstain from NOT reading for 2 days”
→ You must read every day or fail.
It removes excuses and makes action non-negotiable. To fully understand how this works, consider the following article: Understanding Double Negative Challenges
Yes. You can run multiple abstinence challenges on different devices or browsers. Each one is tracked independently.
Closing the tab logs you out, but your progress remains.
However, clearing cookies, reinstalling your browser, or using certain privacy tools will erase your data.
Yes. Your progress is stored only in your browser.
No tracking, no syncing, no external storage — your discipline journey stays with you.
Because free apps are easy to ignore.
When you commit money, the challenge becomes real.
Abstenence is built on one principle: discipline over dopamine.
You can conveniently access Abstenence without typing the URL, by following these steps...
on mobile:
click the three dots in the top right corner or the share icon in your browser and select "Add to Home Screen".
on desktop:
click the three dots in the top right corner of your browser, go to "Cast, save, and share" or "More tools", and select "Install page as app" or "Create shortcut".
This will install Abstenence as a standalone application on your mobile or desktop for easy access.
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