# Impulse - Twitch Client

> Alternative Twitch App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.orangemuffin.impulse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.orangemuffin.impulse)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.orangemuffin.impulse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** OrangeMuffin
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 101,688
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (1,337 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-21
- **First published:** 2018-04-08
- **Size:** 2.68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orangemuffin.impulse)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/orangelabapps/impulse-twitch/blob/main/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/orangelabapps/impulse-twitch/blob/main/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

"Impulse - Twitch Client" is an alternative Twitch app for Android that lets you watch your favorite livestreams, VODs, and clips. Enjoy features like BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ emotes, multiple color themes, a sleep timer, picture-in-picture support, and multi-window capability. With easy navigation and customizable settings, this app enhances your Twitch experience, even amidst ads in the streams. Get ready to dive into your favorite content with style and convenience!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Ad-free experience
- Lightweight and simple interface
- No crashes or lag during streams
- Good support for Twitch emotes
- Active development and improvements

### Cons

- VODs currently do not work as expected
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality has issues
- Inability to use the app while browsing other streams
- Problems with auto quality settings
- Background playback issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.orangemuffin.impulse)