Impulse Mode vs Cooldown Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Impulse Mode
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Impulse is a guided experiment for changing a stuck behavior β with structure, not willpower. Instead of focusing only on planning or reflection, Impulse helps you work through urges in the moment they arise. You begin with a free baseline to observe patterns, then run a short experiment to test what actually works for you. Features: β’ Free baseline to understand triggers and patterns β’ In-the-moment intervention tracking β’ Daily reflection and structured adjustments β’ Anonymous by design β no name or email required Impulse is a non-clinical tool for self-observation and experimentation. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment.
Cooldown Timer
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Cooldown helps you manage anger by giving you a simple, distraction-free timer to sit with your feelings and let them pass. When you feel anger rising, open Cooldown and start a session. The breathing orb guides your attention. When the feeling fades, stop the timer β your session is saved. Over time, the Dashboard shows your patterns: how often you use the app, how long your sessions run, and how you're improving. FEATURES β’ One-tap anger timer with calming animation β’ Session history with charts (day, week, month, year) β’ Statistics: total sessions, average duration, personal best β’ Guest mode β no account required to start β’ Optional account to sync sessions across devices β’ Dark teal design built for calm focus No ads. No in-app purchases. Just a tool to help you cool down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Impulse Mode at 15.1 against Cooldown Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Impulse Mode | Cooldown Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Dawson | ANH TRAN MERAZ |
In-app purchases
Impulse Mode
No in-app purchases
Cooldown Timer
No in-app purchases








