IMPULSE vs RiderBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IMPULSE
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The craving came again. You're not surprised. It always comes. What's different this time: you have 30 seconds between wanting it and not needing it. That's all it takes. The urge peaks at 2-3 minutes and fades in 10-20. IMPULSE gets you through that window. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hit the SOS button when the urge hits. That's it. You noticed it. First step done. 2. Breathe. Guided breathing that brings the intensity down in 2-3 minutes. Not meditation. Not mindfulness. Just breathing. 3. Talk to the AI. Not the polite kind. It separates what you actually need from how you're trying to get it. Hungry doesn't justify fast food. Tired doesn't justify skipping the workout. When you pick the slip, the AI doesn't fold — it asks why this one, what it really gives you, what else could give you the same thing without the cost. 4. Hear your own voice. Record a message when you're clear-headed. Sunday morning, when you know the truth. IMPULSE plays it back Saturday at 6 PM when you need it most. Not an AI voice. Not a motivational quote. You, talking to you. 5. Mark the day. Don't-Break-the-Chain calendar. Tap a day to lock in "I held." Watch the chain grow. Slipped on Tuesday and came clean by Friday? Tap Tuesday back — your streak resumes when you decide it does. No recovery program. No sponsor. No higher power. No group. No 12 steps. IMPULSE is a discipline tool for people who notice the pattern and want to break it. WORKS FOR - Drinking - Smoking & vaping - Overeating & fast food - Doom scrolling - Impulse spending - Gaming - Phone-in-bed - Adult content - Skipping the workout FREE - 1 active habit - Clean streak counter that resets only on slips you log - Don't-Break-the-Chain calendar - 100 AI messages per month - Money + time saved counter PREMIUM ($39.99/year — 7-day free trial) - Voice messages from your past self — the single most effective tool we ship - 10× more AI conversations (1000 messages/month) - Unlimited habits - All breathing techniques (box, 4-7-8, coherent, alternate-nostril) - Custom pause durations - Deep self-reflection sessions - Milestone celebrations (1, 7, 30, 60, 90, 180, 365 days) - Share your wins as anonymous branded cards PRIVACY-FIRST Voice messages stored only on your device. Anonymous device ID — no signup, no email required. Optional email opt-in for occasional notes, one tap to remove. SAFETY If you type something that signals you're in crisis, IMPULSE blocks the AI request and shows your local hotline (988 US, 8-800-2000-122 RU, 024 ES, 3114 FR). IMPULSE is a self-help tool, not a substitute for professional mental health care. LANGUAGES English, Русский, Español, Français. WHO THIS IS FOR If you've said "just one more" and meant it every time. If Monday is always the day you'll start and Friday is always the day you don't. If you're not an addict but you know something's off. IMPULSE doesn't tell you what to do. It gives you the 30 seconds to decide for yourself. Your Friday self doesn't decide. Your Sunday self does. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://impulse-proxy.ygerra.workers.dev/privacy
RiderBase
Discover campus events, view dining hall menus with nutritional information, and buy/sell items safely with fellow students. This app provides quick access to campus tools and emergency contacts.
- Campus event listings
- Daly Dining Hall menu with nutrition
- Student marketplace for buying/selling
- Event submission and review
- Campus tools and emergency contacts
- Personal ID wallet
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Everything happening around campus, what's for dinner at Daly's, and a safe place to buy and sell with fellow students, all in one app. RiderBase is an independent app made by students, for the Rider University community. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rider University. We just wanted one easy place to find out what's going on and trade with people we trust. WHAT'S AT DALY'S? The new Dining tab shows the Daly Dining Hall menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, up to a week ahead. Every dish shows calories plus protein, carbs and fat, and you can tap any dish for full nutrition facts, allergens and ingredients. Filter by Vegan, Vegetarian, High protein or Gluten-free to find your meal in seconds. NEVER MISS WHAT'S HAPPENING Browse 200+ campus events, auto-updated daily from public campus listings and GoBroncs athletics schedules. Every event links back to its original source, so you can always double-check the details. FIND YOUR THING FAST Flip through the month calendar or filter by category: Social, Sports, Clubs, Career, Greek Life, Fitness, Academic, Arts & Music and, of course, Free Food. Save the events you care about, and your next one shows up right on your Home dashboard along with campus announcements. SHARE YOUR OWN EVENTS Running a club meeting, game night or fundraiser? Submit it in a few taps. Every post is reviewed before it goes live to keep the calendar accurate and spam-free. A STUDENT MARKETPLACE YOU CAN TRUST Buy and sell textbooks, furniture, electronics, tickets and clothing with other students. Selling requires signing in, and report and block tools on listings and events help keep the community safe. HANDY CAMPUS TOOLS The Campus tab puts quick links and emergency contacts, including 911 and Public Safety, one tap away. Just curious? Guests can browse events and the dining menu without signing in. Menu and nutrition information comes from Rider Dining's public Dine On Campus menu. Recipes can change, so always confirm allergens with dining staff. Download RiderBase and see what's happening on campus today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiderBase at none against IMPULSE's 2. IMPULSE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. IMPULSE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RiderBase asks for nothing beyond the download.
IMPULSE ships an update every 8 days, RiderBase every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | IMPULSE | RiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | German Iushchenko | Daniel Grider |
In-app purchases
IMPULSE
- Impulse Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- IMPULSE Premium — Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
RiderBase
No in-app purchases









