What you can genuinely do for free
A basic day count, a notes app for your reasons, and willpower cover the bare mechanics of no contact — plenty of people do this successfully with no app at all. The core action (not contacting your ex) doesn't require software.
What a paid app is actually adding
Structure and friction-reduction at the exact moment you're most likely to break: a purpose-built Rescue Mode is faster to open and more specific than scrolling to find your own notes at 2am. Milestone framing and phase-based progress can make the process feel less like an undifferentiated slog. Whether that's worth the cost is a real trade-off, not an obvious yes.
A fair way to decide for yourself
Try the free tier of a couple of apps in this category first — including ours. If the paid features (in our case: Rescue Mode, the Ick List, journal, attachment-personalized guidance) genuinely change whether you hold the streak on a hard night, that's the actual test of value, not the price tag on its own.
Try it before deciding.
No Contact 40 Days has a 7-day free trial on the paid plan — enough time to genuinely test whether it changes anything on a hard night.
Get the app on the App StoreCommon questions
Can I do no contact successfully without any app?
Absolutely — plenty of people do. An app is a support tool, not a requirement.
What's the actual cost of No Contact 40 Days?
There's a free tier and a paid plan with a 7-day free trial — check the current App Store listing for exact pricing, since it can change.
No Contact 40 Days is a personal-motivation and self-improvement tool. It is not therapy or medical or mental-health advice, and it is not a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or a local support line.