ImpulseKill vs MicroGoals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ImpulseKill
Read full descriptionHide full description
Regain control. One impulse at a time. ImpulseKill is your cute, calm and powerful companion for fighting impulsive behaviors, building stronger habits, and creating space to reflect β all wrapped in a cozy, animal-friendly experience. How it works: ImpulseKill is not just a habit tracker. Itβs a self-awareness tool designed to help you pause before acting on impulses, and guide you through what really matters. Each time you feel an urge β whether itβs scrolling, snacking, spending or anything else β open the app and: Tap to record your impulse Answer 2β3 simple questions Reflect on how it made you feel Watch your calm grow over time Features: Impulse Logging: Capture urges the moment they happen Guided Reflection: Answer mindful questions to understand your patterns Visual Progress: Track your growth with gentle animations and stats Cute Companions: Get support from bunnies, cats and bears Habit Tracking (NEW!): Build better routines alongside your impulse log Streaks & Stats: Stay motivated with visual rewards No Ads, No Noise: 100% focused on your journey Features require a monthly subscription via in-app purchase. Free users can create an impulse profile. Premium unlocks habit analytics, creator code insights, full history access, and motivation features. Why it works: ImpulseKill helps build the βspace between stimulus and response.β By pausing to reflect, youβre training your brain to act consciously β not automatically. Itβs psychology-backed. But itβs also designed to feel soft, playful, and safe. Who itβs for: People struggling with dopamine habits (phone, junk food, gaming) Teens and students wanting to focus better Creatives and entrepreneurs who value awareness Anyone who wants to slow down in a fast world
MicroGoals
Read full descriptionHide full description
MicroGoals helps you build habits without long term overwhelm. Instead of tracking forever, you focus on just seven days at a time. Every week is a fresh start. Most habit apps fail because they ask for perfection. MicroGoals is different. You work in short weekly sprints that reset regularly so motivation stays light and sustainable. How It Works: 1. Choose a habit or create your own 2. Commit to one simple action for seven days 3. Check in daily with done or skipped 4. See progress by week instead of day 5. Reset and start fresh every week Key Features: - Seven day habit sprints - One habit at a time - Simple daily check ins - Weekly reset system - Week based streak view - Custom habits - Motivational micro prompts - Home screen widget Designed to Feel Better: - No daily streak pressure - No red failure states. - No guilt for skipping days. - No social comparison. MicroGoals is built to help you show up consistently without stress. Progress is measured in weeks not perfection.Β Some features are premium and requires an active subscription to access. Sharing streaks, creating custom habits and overview of weekly habit streaks are such features. Terms: https://ghurilabs.com/microgoals/terms.html Privacy: https://ghurilabs.com/microgoals/privacy.html
Screenshots
Verdict
ImpulseKill and MicroGoals are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. ImpulseKill sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.89 per month and MicroGoals sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ImpulseKill ships an update every 6 days, MicroGoals every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ImpulseKill | MicroGoals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAKUB JIRIK | Md Didarul Islam |
In-app purchases
ImpulseKill
- ImpulseKill Monthly3 Days trial$2.891 Month
MicroGoals
- MicroGoals Weekly$0.997 Days
- MicroGoals Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Microgoals Lifetime$29.99









