ImpulseBrake is the psychology-first app that catches impulse purchases before they happen. Pause. Breathe. Choose.
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Traditional budgeting apps show you what you spent after the regret sets in. ImpulseBrake intervenes at the exact moment of temptation.
Tap "I want to buy something" and start a 10-minute cooling-off timer. Short delays re-engage rational thinking by disrupting the dopamine spike.
See your savings goal and answer one simple question: "Need or Want?" No judgment, just awareness.
Skip the purchase? Get confetti, streaks, and watch your "Money Saved" counter grow. We replace spending dopamine with saving dopamine.
Chat with our AI during the pause. It asks the questions your future self wishes you'd considered.
Short time horizons fit ADHD strengths. See this week's wins, not overwhelming monthly budgets.
No shame, no red alerts, no "you failed." Every interaction supports executive function without patronizing.
The complete journey takes just 10 minutes, but the impact lasts a lifetime.
Tap the big button. Enter the price. Choose a category. Takes 10 seconds.
Watch the timer. See your goal. Consider: "Is this a need or a want?"
Timer done? Choose: "I Bought It" or "I Skipped It." No judgment.
Skipped it? Full-screen confetti. Streak +1. Money saved grows. You win.
Every screen is designed to reduce cognitive load and support executive function.
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