Comparison

Impulse Bye vs ImpulseLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Impulse Bye

Features
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Impulse Bye helps you practice spending intentionally, not impulsively. Instead of getting your dopamine from hitting that “Buy Now” button, get it from adding an item to your list, seeing your total saved go up, and throwing a little (digital) confetti in the air. Track the money you didn't spend on impulse buys and celebrate every dollar you save. ~ Key features Remember why you want to spend intentionally, not impulsively • see how much you resisted spending and delight in it going up over time • set a customizable banner to inspire you to save Add things to your Impulse Bye list, instead of buying them • add an item: its name, cost, and how badly you want it • answer 3 questions to help you overcome the urge to buy it right now • tag your items for simple categorization Take a moment to enjoy being in control of your cash • watch your total savings go up after you add an item • change the level of celebration to your liking Browse your list later, after the impulse has passed • search and filter through your items by want level, tags, and status • update items if you decide to buy them later or change your mind completely ~ Subscription options Start with a free trial of adding 33 items, then choose between a quarterly or annual subscription. Our trial is based on how many items you add, so you can take your time deciding if Impulse Bye is right for you. $7 for 3 months $20 for 1 year ~ App links Website: https://impulsebye.app Terms of Use: https://impulsebye.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.impulsebye.app/privacy-policy

About

ImpulseLog

This app helps you curb impulse spending by logging potential purchases before they happen. Understand your spending triggers, build self-control with gamified features, and save money without shame or guilt.

Highlights
  • Log resisted impulse purchases
  • Connect urges to mood and context
  • Use wait timers for purchases
  • Gamified saving with streaks and achievements
  • Daily check-in ritual
  • Offline functionality
  • Data export
Features
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A little space before checkout. ImpulseLog is an ADHD-friendly companion for the moment you almost buy. Save the item, take a pause, and choose what feels right. Record bought and skipped purchases honestly, without a complicated budget or a missed-day catch-up. PAUSE IN THE MOMENT Use Help me decide for a short reset, set a wait timer, or send a product link to ImpulseLog with Share to Pause. Bring a reusable shopping list into the store to keep your plan visible. MAKE YOUR CHOICES VISIBLE Log saved, bought, and pending decisions. Add mood, category, notes, or optional place context when it helps. See recorded avoided spending, goals, milestones, XP, and achievements. TRY ONE USEFUL NEXT STEP Free starter guidance is available immediately. After 3 completed decisions, try one personalized Coach sample. Choose a practical next step and check in after trying it. You can revisit your sample without subscribing. GO DEEPER WITH PREMIUM Premium adds fresh weekly Coach reviews, saved review and check-in history, deeper context patterns, 6-month and all-time Insights, and up to one year of mood history. A USEFUL FREE APP Core logging, pause tools, wait timers, shopping lists and sessions, goals, daily challenges, 7-day and 4-week Insights, 14-day mood history, and CSV/JSON data export remain free. Premium is optional. YOUR CHOICES, YOUR DATA No ads in the app. Place context is optional; ImpulseLog does not use background location tracking. Export or delete your data in Settings. Recorded avoided spending is money you chose not to spend, not proof that money moved into a savings account. Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through Apple. Review the current price and billing terms before subscribing. ImpulseLog is a self-reflection tool, not medical treatment or personalized financial advice. Privacy: https://www.impulselog.com/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@impulselog.com

Screenshots

Impulse Bye4 screens
ImpulseLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Impulse Bye at 14.0.0 against ImpulseLog's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Impulse Bye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 3 months and ImpulseLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Impulse Bye versus ImpulseLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse ByeImpulseLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSarah Joy CalpoBradley Scott, Munn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Impulse Bye

Subscriptions2
  • Slow Spenders Club$7.003 Months
  • Slow Spenders Club$20.001 Year
2 purchases

ImpulseLog

Subscriptions2
  • ImpulseLog Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Insights Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Impulse Bye free?
Impulse Bye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ImpulseLog free?
ImpulseLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulse Bye or ImpulseLog have ads?
Neither Impulse Bye nor ImpulseLog shows ads.

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