For the time being, the "IMPULSE DETECTED" graphic is more of a conceptual representation than a real-time detection function.

The app currently depends on you manually recording a "impulse moment," which is essentially any time you catch yourself on the verge of making an unnecessary purchase. The idea is to create just enough friction to get you to stop doing things automatically. Launch the app → input the item → feel the 24-hour timer and let work-hours cost hit you → ideally, choose to skip and "pay yourself" instead.

Having said that, I'm evaluating out potential future integrations because many users have requested automatic impulse detection or more intelligent nudges.

So short answer: currently user-triggered, future versions will make that trigger smarter and more automatic.

Really appreciate you asking. This kind of feedback helps me prioritise what to build next