Comparison

ImpulseLog vs ImpulseLock

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

Head to head
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

About

ImpulseLock

This app helps you curb impulse spending by introducing a customizable delay before you can complete a purchase. It encourages mindful decision-making through reflection prompts and tracks your savings, keeping your data private and offline.

Highlights
  • Customizable cooldown periods
  • Mindful reflection prompts
  • Savings tracking and insights
  • Private and offline data storage
  • Reduces buyer's remorse
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ImpulseLock helps you build mindful shopping habits by pausing impulse buys and giving you time to consider your options. Whether you're tempted by social media trends or late‑night cart additions, our simple tool helps you make confident, intentional purchases. Add a product link or shopping cart item, set a customizable delay (from minutes to days), and answer short reflection prompts about why you want the item. When the timer ends, revisit your decision and open the link to complete the purchase—or feel satisfied you saved the money. Key features: - Customizable cooldowns: Create locks that suit your spending goals, from quick pauses to 24‑hour cooling periods. - Mindful reflection: Answer simple questions about needs, wants and alternatives to help you decide whether to buy. - History & insights: Track your locked items and see how often you decide not to buy; celebrate your savings. - Private & offline: Your data stays on your device—no accounts, no tracking. Start using ImpulseLock today to break the cycle of doom spending, reduce buyer’s remorse, and save money for what truly matters. $29.99 for an annual subscription (Save 50%) $4.99 for a monthly subscription Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ImpulseLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ImpulseLog at freemium against ImpulseLock's subscription. ImpulseLock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. ImpulseLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ImpulseLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ImpulseLog versus ImpulseLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulseLogImpulseLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBradley Scott, MunnAkuma Akuma-Ukpo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ImpulseLog

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

ImpulseLock

Subscriptions2
  • ImpulseLock Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ImpulseLock Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ImpulseLog free?
ImpulseLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ImpulseLock free?
ImpulseLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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