Comparison

Impulse Blocker vs Nolapse

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

Head to head
About

Impulse Blocker

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Tired of impulse buys, mindless scrolling, and split-second decisions you regret? Take back your focus and build powerful self-discipline with Impulse Blocker, your personal coach for intentional living. Impulse Blocker is a science-based digital wellbeing tool designed to create a critical pause between an urge and an action. It empowers you to overcome bad habits, manage conditions like ADHD, and build a life aligned with your goals, not your impulses. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IMPULSE BLOCKER: MASTER YOUR IMPULSES WITH THE PAUSE TIMER Feel an urge taking over? Launch our customizable timer (5 sec - 30 min). This simple "pause button" on your actions is a scientifically-proven technique to regain self-control and improve your decision-making. VISUALIZE YOUR WILLPOWER GROWING Nothing motivates like progress. Track your success rate, build inspiring streaks, and review your journey with beautiful daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Watch your discipline become a measurable skill. BUILD HABITS THAT LAST Don't just stop bad habitsβ€”replace them. Our integrated habit tracker helps you build and maintain positive routines. From mindfulness exercises to daily journaling, forge new pathways for your brain. MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT Your mental health matters. Access built-in tools like guided breathing exercises and stress-reduction techniques to calm your mind when you feel an impulse, reducing anxiety and promoting a state of mindfulness. A TRULY PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE Your journey, your style. Customize your interface with light and dark modes, choose your favorite color themes, and select notification sounds that truly motivate you. UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITH PREMIUM: Upgrade to Impulse Blocker Premium and supercharge your self-discipline journey with: Advanced Analytics & Insights: Get a deep-dive analysis of your behavior patterns, identify your riskiest hours, and receive personalized recommendations to stay ahead of your impulses. Smart Notifications & Reminders: Let us be your coach. Receive intelligent, motivational alerts precisely when you need them most. SMART Goal Setting: Define, track, and achieve your long-term goals with a structured system designed for success. SECURITY & PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST: Your data is yours. We use secure sign-in with Apple & email, and all your personal data is encrypted and stored securely in the cloud. Your progress is synced across all your devices. WHO IS THIS FOR? Anyone seeking to stop impulse spending and take control of their finances. Individuals aiming to break free from social media and phone addiction. People managing ADHD and looking for a tool to handle impulsivity. Students and professionals who want to stop procrastinating and boost productivity. Anyone committed to self-improvement, mental health, and building lasting willpower. Download Impulse Blocker now and make your next decision your best decision. Your future self will thank you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"

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Nolapse

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Nolapse is built on JITAI β€” just-in-time adaptive interventions. A system that acts at the exact moment an impulse occurs. Not before. Not after. Nolapse doesn't tell you what to do. It introduces friction between impulse and action. When you feel the urge to gamble, you open the app and pass through the filter. You hold your fingers on the screen for 12 seconds. The system evaluates the attempt and returns a decision: blocked, delayed, conditioned, or unrestricted. No motivational messages. No confetti streaks. A mechanism that interrupts the automatism β€” and logs the impact in money not spent and impulses interrupted. What the app does: β€” 12-second filter with probabilistic decision engine β€” Risk windows configurable by day and time β€” Automatic cooldown after a block β€” Impulse counter and estimated savings tracker β€” Notifications at your highest-risk moments Pro: β€” Crisis mode: manual 24-hour hard block β€” Advanced dashboard with trends and projections β€” Full impulse history log β€” Adaptive filter with custom rules β€” Monthly PDF report The goal is not total abstinence. Nolapse doesn't stop you from gambling, and it doesn't tell you how to live. It intervenes at the moment of impulse so the decision is yours β€” conscious, not automatic. Anonymous profile. Local data. No account required. Pro subscription renews automatically. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Impulse Blocker4 screens
Nolapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nolapse at none against Impulse Blocker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Impulse Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nolapse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Impulse Blocker versus Nolapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse BlockerNolapse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMUHAMMET ALI KAYMAZCarlos Santos

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Impulse Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Nolapse

Subscriptions1
  • Nolapse Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

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

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