Shackleton Challenges vs Impulse Decisions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shackleton Challenges
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"It was probably the best experience of my life so far." - Financial Times At Shackleton we believe it’s only when faced with a challenge that we discover who we really are, what we’re capable of and how much we can endure. Authentic expedition experiences sit at the heart of all Shackleton Challenges. We explore the corners of the world in search of unique locations and challenging experiences. All our Challenges are designed and delivered by our in-house expedition team and incorporate a variety of activities, a breadth of cultural experiences and are designed to take clients on a journey of discovery of geography, of culture, of history, of experience, of spirit and of self. Your Shackleton Challenge experience will be truly life-changing as you embark on our expedition preparation programme well before your departure and experience life as a true adventurer. This app is the centrepiece of your preparation journey - your ultimate expedition companion. It puts all the key information allowing you to maximise your experience into one place, allowing easy access without the need for an internet connection. It includes: - Expedition itineraries - Travel planning guidance - Expert preparation contacts - Sign-up's to unique experiences - Local recommendations - Local maps - Destination weather report Onwards
Impulse Decisions
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If you’ve booked an experience with Impulse Decisions, this app will give you access to all your booking details and experience information pre, post and during your trip, all in one place. Here’s what you can use this app to access: - Your personalised booking itinerary including experience timings and location details - Offline maps to help you find and explore your experience - Local weather forecasts - Live updates related to your experience - An area to add your own notes and photos Your login details will be provided with your final booking confirmation prior to your experience. All your booking details will be available offline, but to access some features you will need to use a local mobile network or Wi-Fi.
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Verdict
Shackleton Challenges and Impulse Decisions are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shackleton Challenges | Impulse Decisions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE SHACKLETON DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD | Impulse Decisions Ltd |
In-app purchases
Shackleton Challenges
No in-app purchases
Impulse Decisions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shackleton Challenges free?
Is Impulse Decisions free?
Do Shackleton Challenges or Impulse Decisions have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shackleton Challenges or Impulse Decisions?
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