Spot the impulse
Notice when you're about to make an emotional purchase. Pause and acknowledge the impulse.
Mindful spending, made simple
Impulses
All yours to resist.
The app you need when temptation hits. Put time between the urge and the purchase — then decide with a clear head.
Pause. Wait. Decide. One mindful habit.
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone & iPad
Impulse control
Control your impulses.
It's time to balance things out. Queue what you're tempted to buy, lock it behind a waiting period, and come back when the hype has cooled.
Ready, locked, decided.
Sort impulses by status — pending, locked, accepted, or rejected — so nothing slips through unnoticed.
Like, want, or need.
Tag each item to see where your weak spots are and what kind of urge you're actually fighting.
Savings & streaks
Save money. See the proof.
Every impulse you resist adds up. Charts, totals, and streaks turn mindful spending into something you can actually measure.
Savings over time.
Watch totals grow and compare categories — so you know exactly what waiting has earned you.
Streaks that stick.
Build a run of days resisting impulse buys. Only accepted purchases reset your streak.
Every item
Display items with clarity.
Price, link, category, and countdown — everything you need to make a calm call when the timer finally ends.
Waiting periods that fit.
Set delays from 1 to 30 days. Most urges fade long before the clock runs out.
Gentle nudges.
Get notified when a waiting period ends — no pressure, just a clear moment to decide.
Latest · v1.5.0
Streaks are here
Track how many days in a row you've resisted impulse buying — only accepted purchases reset your streak.
- New streak counter on your mindful spending journey.
- Tap the streak to jump straight to Stats.
The method
Three steps to fewer regrets
Set the timer
Add the item to your waiting list with a countdown from 1 to 30 days. Let the excitement fade.
Decide with clarity
When the timer ends, buy it, pass, or extend the wait — calmly, without regret.
Loved by Mindful Spenders
Rated 5.0 on the App Store.
"A few days ago, I got the impulse to buy a fishing rod simply because I liked fishing as a kid. Thanks to this app, it made me reflect for a few days and I realized I didn't really want it—it was something temporary. Very useful, thank you!"
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joamafer
I just saved money!
"With this app I've managed to save several hundred euros by slowing down impulse purchases I didn't really need. Great idea—congrats to the developer."
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Djalminha8
The solution to stop overspending
Trust
Your data stays yours
Anonymous analytics only — no accounts, no selling your purchase history. Personal data stays on your device and in your iCloud, if you enable sync.
Read the full privacy policyQuestions? Answers.
How does the waiting period work?
Add any item you're tempted to buy and choose a delay from 1 to 30 days. While it's locked, you can't buy on impulse — when the timer ends, you decide calmly: purchase, pass, or wait longer.
Is Impulses free?
Yes. Impulses is free to download. Premium unlocks custom delays, unlimited items, and deeper stats — subscriptions are optional.
Where is my data stored?
On your device by default. Optional iCloud sync keeps items across your Apple devices in your private database — we don't host or sell your purchase list.
What resets my streak?
Rejecting an impulse keeps your streak alive. Accepting a purchase resets it — a simple way to measure consistency, not perfection.
Ready to slow down your spending?
Download Impulses and start your first waiting period today.
Free to download. Premium optional.