Comparison

Impulse Bye vs OwnCheck

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

OwnCheck

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Overspending on stuff you don't need? OwnCheck combines an inventory of what you already own, AI cool‑downs, and regret prediction to stop impulse purchases before they happen. Unlike typical budget apps, OwnCheck attacks the root cause: you buy things you already own, and you buy things you don't actually need. We fix both. COOL-DOWN TIMERS – KILL IMPULSE BUYS - Add any "want" to a cool-down list before buying - Wait 24h, 48h, or 72h—most impulse urges fade - See purchases in work hours: "Is this worth 4 hours of my life?" - Track exactly how much you save when you resist KNOW WHAT YOU ALREADY OWN - Scan barcodes or receipts to quickly add items - AI-powered auto-categorization keeps everything organized - Search your entire inventory in seconds - Never buy duplicates again—check before you shop REGRET PREDICTOR – AI THAT TELLS YOU THE TRUTH - Ask AI "Will I regret this purchase?" - Analyses your past patterns and current inventory - Get honest predictions before you tap "Buy Now" - Prevents buyer's remorse before it happens THRIFTY – YOUR AI SHOPPING ADVISOR - Chat with Thrifty before any purchase - Get personalised advice based on what you already own - Ask anything: "Do I need this?" "Can I afford this?" - Thrifty remembers your goals and spending patterns PURCHASE GRAVEYARD - Track items you bought and never used - See the true cost of past mistakes - Learn from regrets to make better choices NO IMPULSE BUY STREAKS & CHALLENGES - Build a streak every day you resist impulse purchases - Earn 23+ achievements for mindful spending - Weekly "no impulse buy" challenges OWNCHECK PRO (In-App Purchase - Optional Subscription) - Unlimited Thrifty AI conversations - Advanced regret predictions and insights - Priority support + all future features The app is free to use with limits. Some premium features require an optional subscription purchase. Stop impulse spending. Know what you own. OwnCheck. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://owncheck.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Impulse Bye4 screens
OwnCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Impulse Bye at 14.0.0 against OwnCheck's 17.2. 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 OwnCheck 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 · 5 level
Impulse Bye versus OwnCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse ByeOwnCheck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarah Joy CalpoMUSAWENKOSI HUGO MASALLA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Impulse Bye

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

OwnCheck

Subscriptions2
  • OwnCheck Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • OwnCheck Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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