# Stop Impulse Buying \| Budget — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of Stop Impulse Buying | Budget by Britney Shawstad, rated 4.30/5 from 75 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-impulse-buying-budget/id6475173011/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-impulse-buying-budget/id6475173011.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 58 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 11 ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 3/5 — Could be much better - doesn’t go quite far enough *2026-05-29, version 1.13* I think it’s helpful, but it doesn’t go far enough. . For instance, when you don’t impulse buy- it would be great if there was somewhere in the app where you could list what it was you were tempted to buy, and then didn’t - and how much it would’ve cost - then you could see how much you saved yourself - and all the items in one week that you didn’t buy - and how much money you saved in total. This would give me far more incentive to use the app because then it would be such a great incentive. ### 2/5 — Too permissive and expensive *2025-01-18, version 1.7* It has a lot of potential. The free version is not very functional, but it offers a helpful list of questions to ask before making a purchase. Once you’ve answered the questions, the app gives a recommendation (buy or don’t buy) based on your responses. For me, the questionnaire keeps recommending that I make the purchase, even if I’ve given some great reasons not to buy the item. I turn to this app to stop myself from making these purchases, but it encourages me to make them anyway. I wish the questionnaire had higher standards, and I wish I could modify the question weights. And I wish the questions were clearer and deeper - what exactly is the cost per use, how many times will I use the item within the next year, how many hours will I have to work to pay for it, etc. I’m sure if they added these features, they would be behind a paywall though. More than anything, the free version should be functional. It’s just a worksheet right now. Most of the app is behind a paywall and it has constant popup windows trying to get me to buy the premium version, which is super unhelpful to someone on a spending freeze. ### 4/5 — Just Started *2025-01-08, version 1.7* I am excited that an app like this exists. I just downloaded it and have not been able to use it in real life yet, but I love the idea behind the app. I do feel like a key item is missing though... It would be nice to have a “want” list that counts down how long you’ve been thinking about the purchase. It would be satisfying to see the days tick by and possibly a notes section regarding the item you want to purchase. It would tie in well to the question “have you wanted it for at least two weeks?”. ### 3/5 — Useful app, with one big flaw… *2025-01-07, version 1.7* This app is super useful to control spending by asking a bunch of important questions when considering whether to buy something. The only (big) disadvantage is that it constantly pushes to pay £5 a month to access the majority of the features; this is the complete opposite of what the app is meant to be doing! I feel as though an app of this kind should be free to use, and not promoting spending more money in order to use it. In my opinion this is very hypocritical of what it is meant to be doing! ### 1/5 — Unusable/Practice what you Preach *2024-06-21, version 1.2* All button presses bring up a pop-up to subscribe and I am unable to even use the app to determine whether or not it is useful in the first place. This developer might be wise to consider revision and pricing structure. $10 a month seems disproportionate for the features this app offer. ### 1/5 — Practice what you preach. *2024-05-29* I have no issue paying for an app but 9.99 a month is too much for what this is. I am definitely not making that impulse purchase. **Developer response:** We have a 7 day free trial so theres no commitment upfront. We hope this helps to make it a wise decision and not an impulse purchase. If our very reasonable price along with our tools, current and future additions, can help save users money then it will be worth it. ### 5/5 — Perfect! Already helping me save! *2024-01-12* This is just what I was looking for. It’s super simple and easy to use. Whenever I get the urge to purchase something I’ll open this and go through the questions which has been really helpful! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worthless *2026-04-07, version 1.13* This app doesn’t help at all, good way to take advantage of someone looking for help for shopping. Pay us and we will give you this app that doesn’t help at all. ### 1/5 — Free version? Don’t think so *2026-01-30, version 1.13* The entire premise of the app is a no spend tracker. Which you cannot access without buying the subscription. Normally the mai n function of the app is free, and extras are behind a paywall. Felt scammed, downloaded a no spend app to track spending and save money not buy another subscription to a VERY basic app. Deleted immediately. Save yourself some time. ### 1/5 — Have to Pay *2026-01-05, version 1.13* “Let’s create a ‘No Spend’ tracker where people have to pay monthly to use it. What a joke. ### 1/5 — spend to save *2025-10-24, version 1.12* absolutely unhinged to pay for a no spend tracker app LOL gotta respect the hustle but dayum that is diabolical ### 1/5 — Totally contradicts your point *2025-03-27, version 1.8* You emphasize not impulse buying & not spending money. Yet every time you try to use any feature on the app it prompts you to sign up to spend $ on a monthly membership. Totally thought this was something I’d use until that came up. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2025-02-12, version 1.7* It looks like a great app, but I ended up deleting it because you have to sign up for a monthly subscription to unlock most of the features. If it was a one-time cost under $10, I would have purchased it. But a subscription will add up to $120/year for the top plan. Not ideal for an app that’s supposed to help you cut down on spending. :-( ### 1/5 — Paid app… foolishness *2025-02-04* What’s the point of an app that is supposed to promote savings when every single feature requires a subscription to access? That’s a waste of money that by their own chart means you shouldn’t do it!! **Developer response:** We offer the impulse checklist as a free feature, and we provide a free trial for the other tools so you can explore them and decide if they meet your needs. Developing and maintaining an app requires significant resources, and the subscription helps us continue improving the app and creating features that can genuinely make a difference in your financial journey. We understand that it isn’t for everyone, but it’s an investment, and many choose to trust the app to support them along the way. The trial allows you to experience the full value of the app before making a commitment. Your review currently reflects a very narrow perspective, based on what you perceive as “worth it,” without having fully explored the app’s features through the trial. We encourage you to give the trial a chance, before leaving a review. ### 1/5 — Stop impulse buying by spending $10/mo on this app *2024-11-01, version 1.5* Make it make sense. ### 1/5 — You have to buy 🤦‍♀️ *2024-09-18, version 1.4* You can’t use the app and do anything unless you buy the subscription. Kind of defeats the goal… ### 1/5 — Laughably Useless *2024-06-24, version 1.2* The app seems very contradictory in its messaging. Many people obviously get this app in order to stop impulse buying and the app goes on to give the user non stop suggestions to purchase the $10 package, which in of itself is most likely an impulse purchase to the user. It’s almost laughable to get this app in hopes of stop purchasing things that are unnecessary in our lives. There are many free templates online that give better help than what this app is failing to do. I encourage users to try those instead and don’t waste your money on this. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-01-10, version 1.13* Expense tracking, the no spend tracking and grocery list all in one. ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2026-01-04, version 1.13* No spend challenge here I come ! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-06-07* As someone wanting to be more mindful of my spending this app is perfect for it. I came for the no spend tracker but find the other features super useful! ### 5/5 — No Spend Challenge! *2024-06-10, version 1.2* Use it every day to track my no-spending! Fun way to check in and stay motivated. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2024-06-02, version 1.2* Love the monthly challenge tracker! ### 5/5 — I’ve been dreaming of an app like this! *2024-05-29, version 1.2* I’ve been dreaming of a cute and functional no-spend app that encourages you to think more intentionally about purchases and this is it. The interface is absurdly cute and makes me want to open and use it more than with most tracking apps I’ve tried for various reasons. I hope to see it grow and add features over time but expect I’ll use this a lot to gamify not spending! ### 5/5 — Like the monthly challenge *2024-05-13* Great way to motivate not spending! **Developer response:** Yay! Thank you! ### 5/5 — Loving this app so far! *2024-02-28, version 1.1* I’ve used it a handful of times and have really loved it! So helpful to check in with myself to help encourage me to meet my spending goals! Definitely recommend! ### 5/5 — It has helped me save money *2024-02-16, version 1.1* This simple app has interrupted my impulse buying cycle and saved me from making even middle of the night Amazon purchases! I now grab my phone less to buy on Amazon and have set healthier boundaries with purchases! It’s such an amazing tool! ### 5/5 — Such a great app! *2024-01-14, version 1.1* I am definitely guilty of being easily influenced online and on social media, and I love that this app helps keep me accountable from buying things that I don’t need! The questions help me realize if I truly need the item or if it is just an impulse buy. Great layout and simple to use! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*