Comparison

Impulse Bye vs Unburdened

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

Unburdened

This app uses an AI coach to help you stop impulse spending. It blocks distracting apps and websites, provides checkout reflections, and sends location-based alerts. Get personalized support to build healthier money habits and achieve savings goals.

Highlights
  • Block spending apps and websites
  • Checkout reflection prompts
  • Location-based spending alerts
  • AI financial coach support
  • Smart bill and savings reminders
  • Customizable spending triggers
Features
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Unburdened - Stop Impulse Spending Before It Starts Break free from impulse spending with an AI coach that actually intervenes. Unlike budget trackers that only show you what you spent, Unburdened blocks distracting apps/websites, warns you before checkout, and calls you when you need support most. STOP SPENDING BEFORE IT HAPPENS Block Spending Apps - Pause Amazon, Uber Eats, DoorDash and other apps that trigger impulse purchases Block Websites - Shein, Amazon, Target, Temu, any websites that trigger impulse issues Checkout Reflection - Shows up on every checkout screen, get a moment to think before completing online purchases Location Alerts - AI calls you when you're near restaurants, malls, or spending hotspots Smart Reminders - Never miss bills or savings goals with personalized alerts YOUR AI FINANCIAL COACH Meet Maya—your supportive AI coach who understands your spending triggers. She learns when you're most vulnerable and steps in with a call, reminder, or gentle nudge at exactly the right moment. No judgment, just real support when you need it most. PERFECT FOR Breaking impulse buying habits Reducing food delivery spending Managing ADHD spending triggers Staying on track with budgets Building consistent saving habits Overcoming shopping addiction HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps or websites trigger your spending Set up spending zones around places you overspend Maya learns your patterns and intervenes when needed Build healthier money habits over time START FREE Try Unburdened free with one active protection. Upgrade for unlimited app blocking, website protection, location alerts, and premium AI features. PRIVACY FIRST Your financial data is private, secure, and never sold. Period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hakuti.github.io/unburden-privacy

Screenshots

Impulse Bye4 screens
Unburdened4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Impulse Bye at none against Unburdened's shown. Impulse Bye also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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 Unburdened sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Impulse Bye versus Unburdened: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse ByeUnburdened
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarah Joy CalpoJean Canales

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Impulse Bye

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

Unburdened

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Unburdened Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Impulse Bye free?
Impulse Bye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unburdened free?
Unburdened is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulse Bye or Unburdened have ads?
Unburdened shows ads; Impulse Bye does not.

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