Comparison

Impulses vs Wait7

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

Head to head
About

Impulses

Features
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Stop buying things you don't need. Impulses puts time between you and every impulse purchase, so you can decide with a clear head and keep more money in your pocket. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add anything you're tempted to buy. In the Amazon app, tap Share and send it to Impulses: the title and price are added automatically. 2. Pick a waiting period from 1 to 30 days. 3. When the wait is over, Impulses notifies you. You decide: buy it or skip it. Often, by the time the reminder arrives, the urge is already gone. FIND YOUR WEAK SPOTS Tag each impulse as a Like, Want, or Need. Filter your list by status (pending, locked, accepted, or rejected) and stay on top of every decision. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE Charts and category breakdowns show your total saved, impulses avoided, and average wait time at a glance. MAKE IT YOURS Choose your currency (ten major world currencies), accent color, and notification settings. IMPULSES PREMIUM Custom waiting periods, unlimited items, and advanced stats. Available as an in-app subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Impulses and start making only purchases you actually feel good about. Terms of Use: https://cocoataster.com/impulses/terms Privacy Policy: https://cocoataster.com/impulses/privacy

About

Wait7

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Wait7 is a simple way to stop impulse buying. When you feel the urge to buy something, add it to Wait7 instead. Start a cooling-off timer (7 days by default), then come back with a clearer head and decide: BUY, WAIT, or SKIP. How Wait7 helps: Save products from Safari or other apps with Share to Wait7 Add items manually with link, price, and notes Use quick reflection questions before you decide Get a verdict and see why Track outcomes in History (bought vs skipped) View Insights like money saved, items skipped, and days waited Set personal spending Rules and category limits Organize items in folders and set reminders Wait7 is built for intentional spending, not guilt. Free includes the core waitlist flow. Premium unlocks more flexibility with custom wait periods, expanded limits, and advanced rule controls. If you want fewer regret purchases and better money habits, Wait7 gives you a practical pause button. Terms of Use: https://www.wait7app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.wait7app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Impulses3 screens
Wait74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wait7 at 15.1 against Impulses's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Impulses sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wait7 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 ยท 5 level
Impulses versus Wait7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulsesWait7
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric Sans AlvarezLuis Rafael Villamil Santa Cruz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Impulses

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$17.99
2 purchases

Wait7

Subscriptions2
  • Wait 7 Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wait7 Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Impulses free?
Impulses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wait7 free?
Wait7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulses or Wait7 have ads?
Neither Impulses nor Wait7 shows ads.

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