Not Yet vs Impluse

Impulse purchases don’t happen because you need something. They happen because of a moment. Not Yet helps you pause that moment — and decide later, when it matters. Instead of tracking budgets or telling you what to do, Not Yet adds a short cooling-off period before a purchase and captures how you felt when you wanted it. When the wait ends, you choose — calmly and intentionally. No accounts, no onboarding, straight to the point. How it works • Add something you want to buy • Optionally attach a link or images to remember exactly what caught your eye • Choose a short delay (24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days) • Capture what’s driving the urge • Wait — the item is locked • Decide later: buy it, skip it, or wait longer You can edit items at any time — update the price, notes, links, or images as your thinking changes. When you decide not to buy, you’ll see exactly what you avoided spending — a small but satisfying reminder. Why Not Yet is different Most apps remind you what you wanted. Not Yet reminds you how you felt. By replaying the emotional context — bored, stressed, excited, fear of missing out — the impulse often loses its power. What felt urgent rarely feels the same a few days later. No lectures. No guilt. No pressure. Just space to think. Designed to feel calm • Minimal, distraction-free interface • No accounts or sign-in • No ads • No clutter • Local-first and private Helpful, not obsessive • Gentle notifications at decision time • Simple stats that show what you didn’t buy • No charts or dashboards Not a budgeting app. Not a finance tracker. Just a better moment to decide. Free vs Premium Not Yet is fully usable for free. The free version includes: • Up to 3 active waiting items • Standard waiting periods (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) • Attach links and images to purchases • Edit purchases at any time • Full decision flow and summaries • Decision reminders • All data stored locally on your device Not Yet Premium unlocks: • Unlimited active waiting items • Custom waiting durations — choose any time that fits your decision • Support ongoing development of the app Premium is optional. There are no ads, no accounts, and no data tracking — whether you upgrade or not. Not Yet — because some things are better bought later. Terms of use: https://sidetrck.org/not-yet-terms/

Impulse helps you pause at the exact moment an eating or scrolling impulse begins. It is not a habit tracker, productivity app, or screen time blocker. It is a simple real-time interruption system: Trigger an impulse Take a 30-second pause Choose a reset, delay, or continue Keep a private local record Use Impulse for moments like late-night snacking, emotional eating, endless scrolling, sleep-time phone use, gaming impulses, shopping impulses, or any custom impulse you want to interrupt. Your data stays local on your device, with optional iCloud continuity when available. There is no account and no backend required. Free users can use up to 3 interventions per day. Impulse Pro unlocks unlimited interventions and expanded insights for English and international users. Subscriptions are processed by Apple through your Apple ID. Trials, renewal, cancellation, and refunds are managed by Apple. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in App Store subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://impulsepause.pages.dev/privacy