Keep track of the decisions you’re avoiding, over time
Some decisions stay unresolved longer than we admit. They do not disappear. They quietly add mental load. Deferred helps you see those decisions clearly.
Available for iPhone. Works offline.
Unmade decisions carry a cost
When a decision is left open, it keeps returning in the background. You think about it while doing
other things.
You revisit it without resolving it.
Over time, this becomes mental load.
Deferred does not help you decide.
It shows you what you are choosing to live with.
Only real decisions
Deferred is not a task manager. It is for decisions that require a yes or no.
Examples:
- Stay or leave
- Buy or don't buy
- Reach out or move on
No tasks. No plans. No reminders.
How Deferred works
Step 1
Add a decision you have not made yet.
Step 2
Time passes.
The app tracks how long the decision remains open.
Step 3
You can add notes as things change.
These notes form a timeline.
Step 4
When you finally decide, you mark it as decided.
The time and notes stay.
No notifications. No nudges. No advice.
What Deferred does not do
- It does not remind you
- It does not tell you what to do
- It does not suggest next steps
- It does not frame decisions as tasks
- It does not reward completion
Deferred exists to make avoidance visible, not comfortable.
Inside the app
What you are avoiding
A simple list of decisions you have not made yet. Sorted by how long they have been avoided.
Decision details
See how many days the decision has stayed open. Add notes over time. View everything as a timeline.
What you lived with
Decisions you have already made.
The record remains.
Private by design
Everything stays on your device.
No accounts.
Optional iCloud sync for Pro users.
No data collection.
Deferred is simple on purpose.
Frequently asked questions
How is Deferred different from a todo or task manager app?
Deferred is strictly for unmade decisions, not tasks. It does not remind you, nudge you, or tell you what to do. It passively counts how many days you have avoided a decision so you can see your decision debt honestly without noise or artificial urgency.
What is "decision debt"?
Decision debt is the ongoing mental load and cognitive fatigue caused by keeping choices unresolved. Unmade decisions keep returning in the background, consuming headspace and focus until decided.
Why does Deferred have no reminders, notifications, or advice?
Deferred is built on the philosophy that awareness, not nagging, drives genuine resolution. When apps send alerts, users dismiss them and build resistance. Deferred stays quiet so avoidance is made visible without nagging.
Is Deferred private? Does it require an account?
Yes. Deferred is private by design. All decisions and notes stay locally on your device. There are zero accounts, no sign-ups, and zero analytics. Optional iCloud sync is available for Pro users via your personal Apple ID.
Is Deferred free?
Deferred is available free on the Apple App Store for iPhone. A Pro tier is available as an optional one-time purchase for users who want multi-device iCloud sync. Download on the App Store.
More questions & details
What decisions belong in Deferred?
Deferred is only for real decisions that require a yes or no commitment (e.g., stay or leave, buy or don't buy, reach out or move on). It is not for tasks, plans, or daily habits.
How does the timeline work in Deferred?
You can add dated notes as circumstances change or new thoughts emerge. These notes form an objective timeline of your deliberation while the decision remains open.
What happens after I make a decision?
When you finally decide, you mark it as decided. The decision moves to 'What you lived with' where the duration and timeline of notes remain intact as a historical record.
Does Deferred work offline?
Yes. Deferred is offline-first and requires no internet connection to track decisions or write notes.
Who built Deferred?
Deferred was built by Siddheshwar Chandravanshi, an indie developer known as Sid. You can contact him at hello@mrsid.in or visit mrsid.in.
Where can I download Deferred?
Deferred is available on the Apple App Store. Download it at apps.apple.com/us/app/deferred-decision-debt/id6757414327.