Comparison

Burn Note vs Impluse

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

Head to head
About

Burn Note

Features
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Release. Vent. Let it burn. Burn Note is your ultimate private sanctuary for the thoughts you aren't ready to share—or keep. Whether it’s a late-night confession, a workplace frustration, or a raw emotional release, Burn Note gives you the freedom to express yourself without the burden of a permanent digital footprint. WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS IGNITE Experience the catharsis of letting go. When your note’s time is up, watch it physically "ignite" on your screen with a high-intensity fire effect before vanishing forever. FEATURES BUILT FOR PRIVACY: Self-Destruct Timers: Set your notes to burn after 1 minute, 1 hour, or any custom duration. Read-Once Mode: Perfect for ultimate secrets—the note self-destructs the moment it’s closed. Continuous Voice Dictation: Vent out loud for as long as you need with unlimited, real-time transcription. Creative Scribbling: Draw or write freehand when words aren't enough. Mood Palettes: Color-code your notes to match your emotional state (Anger, Peace, Joy, and more). IRONCLAD SECURITY: Biometric Vault: Secure your notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom PIN. Zero Trace: Once a note burns, it is deleted from your device. No recovery, no history, no baggage. Local-First Privacy: Your notes never touch a server. Your secrets stay on your device until they turn to ash. Write it down. Release the weight. Let it burn.

About

Impluse

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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

Screenshots

Burn Note4 screens
Impluse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burn Note at none against Impluse's 2. Burn Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Impluse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Burn Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Burn Note versus Impluse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurn NoteImpluse
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlohith nagarajBeidiji (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Burn Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Impluse

Subscriptions2
  • Impulse Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Impulse Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Burn Note free?
Burn Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Impluse free?
Impluse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Burn Note or Impluse have ads?
Neither Burn Note nor Impluse shows ads.

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