# MeanIt vs ImpulseLock

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ImpulseLock at 15.1 against MeanIt's 17.0. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeanIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeanIt | ImpulseLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Lamptey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841023457) | [Akuma Akuma-Ukpo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878739773) |

## What reviewers say

### MeanIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanit-mindful-spending/id6758298973)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeanIt | $2.99 | per month |
| MeanIt Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### ImpulseLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulselock-mindful-spending/id6760187956)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ImpulseLock Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ImpulseLock Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeanIt free?

MeanIt 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*