# Pulse - Breathing & Meditation — user reviews > 73 indexed App Store user reviews of Pulse by A2G3 Media inc, rated 4.30/5 from 580 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-breathing-and-meditation/id1244554494/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-breathing-and-meditation/id1244554494.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 422 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 29 · 2★ 23 · 1★ 58 ## What do users think of Pulse? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💤 Helps with relaxation and sleep - 🤗 Simple and easy to use - 🧘‍♀️ Effective breathing techniques **Cons** - 🔒 Requires phone number for access - 🚫 Limited to certain countries - 🔇 Sound issues and lack of audio guidance - 📱 Requires looking at the screen to use **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes - Upgrade/purchase issues - Inconsistent functionality across updates **Most requested features** - Multi-language support - Dark mode option - Vibration or audio cues instead of screen-based guidance - Longer session duration ## Newest reviews (15 of 73) ### 3/5 — No Sound! *2021-10-12, version 5.5* Looks like a great app to fall asleep to relaxing sounds apes but unfortunately I can't get the app to play sound. I'm not connected to BT headphones, volume is up. Confused! An update or advice would be nice. Thanks ### 1/5 — Disappointing update *2021-04-24, version 5.2* It was a nice free app, now it will unnecessary ask for your phone number to get in. Not even all the countries are supported. Unistalled. ### 1/5 — Mega enttäuscht *2021-04-23, version 5.2* Ich habe vor ein paar Tagen Pulse Pro im Jahresabo zum Support der Entwickler abonniert und stelle jetzt gerade fest, dass ich per Code aufs Handy validieren muss. Code kann auf Nummern aus US, Frankreich, Indien und Slowakei geschickt werden. Euer Ernst? Dann bietet die App doch bitte nicht im deutschen App Store an. Very unsatisfying!!! ### 1/5 — Why?! *2021-04-23, version 5.2* The new version of the app is bad. Incredibly bad. Only people from four countries can sign up? Weird animation videos? My subscription is now essentially useless? I’m profoundly disappointed. Just bring back the old version. ### 1/5 — Phone number??? *2021-04-23* I have used this app daily for several years. The latest update requires a phone number. There is absolutely no reason the app needs that information. That is a ridiculous invasion of privacy. I have deleted the app and will not use it again. ### 1/5 — Why do you need my phone number? *2021-04-21, version 5.2* Why do you need my phone number? What for? Why to use the app now I must regidter my phone number? ### 1/5 — Linguale *2020-10-28, version 5* In questo periodo in cui L ossigenazione del sangue e un punto di riferimento lo potevano fare multilingue ### 1/5 — Don’t wast your time *2020-07-10, version 4.2.1* It was horrible. Said I would fall asleep in 60 seconds. But I didn’t fall sleep at all. And the noises I could barely hear that’s why it’s getting a one star review ### 2/5 — No subscription! *2020-04-14* It was a great app and I’ve loved to use this. But a subscription method is a bad idea. It would be great if I could buy this app once and use all features. But I hate that you’ve chosen this way. Sorry, but I’m deleting this app ### 1/5 — Didn’t help *2020-03-28, version 4.2.1* I couldn't sleep so I downloaded this. It didn’t help at all. Not worth your time. It gave me 3 brths then told me I had to pay for it. I can’t sleep ### 1/5 — Così non va *2020-02-24, version 4.2.1* Potrebbe anche funzionare, peccato peró che nel silenzio del letto, mentre provi a prendere sonno, avvii l’applicazione con la sua grafica rilassante, e sfiorando il tasto start... Parte a tutto volume la pubblicità che per l’adrenalina dello spavento non dormi più per tre giorni ### 1/5 — Frustrating and Stupid *2020-01-19* FIX THIS STUPID APP. I WISH I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS. So. I actually really love this app. I use it every night and sometimes during the day. However, it won’t let me buy the pro version which is endlessly frustrating and I can’t find any app support. Hopefully this poor review gets some attention so we can figure out the issue and I can purchase the pro version. Hope to hear from support soon. If I don’t get help I might stop using this app altogether and I’ll definitely stop promoting it. **Developer response:** Hi -- really sorry to hear about your experience. We've enabled the Pro features! Give us another chance. ### 1/5 — Update makes you pay *2019-11-11, version 4.2* What happen? It was free for years and now I have to pay for pro to get the stress and relax option. This should be free for all previous downloads. ### 1/5 — DO NOT waste your $ *2019-10-09* Look up breathing techniques for relaxation and sleep. Find one that gives you deep breathing - inhale 10 sec and hold, exhale mouth same, then same with nose inhale, same exhale. Easier to learn that than to feel bad trying to use this inane app. You have to look at the screen. This app’s setup goes for only 25 seconds; not gonna fall asleep in 60 seconds that way. The sounds are almost inaudible. It says use headphones but I do not want those in my ears when I’m trying to sleep. As soon as the 25 seconds are up it tells me I have contributed toward some tally of everyone who has ever used the app or something. I DO NOT CARE. Why flash a message when I should be asleep or close to sleep? App did not state price before download. Hoping it’s not a subscription and really want a refund. I’m disappointed, angry, and anxious, and I can hear birds beginning to sing as dawn approaches. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2019-09-29, version 4.1* Supposed to be trying to fall asleep- yet u have to read and watch the screen! Have to use earphones for the audio binaural sounds but who wants to sleep w earphones unless your a back sleeper. 60 sec- didn’t work at all. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Demands private data/ phone number *2024-09-09* I don’t know what level of delusional is required for an app developer to demand a customer verify their personal phone number in order to use a dime-a-dozen breathing app, but I can guarantee I am not ok with the level of permissions requested for a breathing app to function…there are so many other options, there literally is zero reason to give up personal data in exchange for this one. Absolutely NOT. ### 1/5 — Still Working? *2023-08-11, version 5.5* This app forces you to put in your number so it can text you BEFORE you can use it! It hangs up & eventually says URLSessionTask failed with error: The request timed out. The support website comes up 404? ### 1/5 — Shady *2023-06-17, version 5.5* Without explanation, requires you to enter your phone number. What this has to do with meditation and what they do with your number is any body’s guess. ### 1/5 — Disappointed as soon as I opened for the first time! *2023-06-08* I was excited to use the app for the first time but when I opened the app for the first time right away it ask for my cell phone number! I consider my person info sacred and avoid giving it out at all cost. Especially my contact info that they are liking to sell especially when it doesn’t give privacy terms and conditions. Sounds like HELLO ROBO CALLS! ### 1/5 — Datenkriminalität *2022-03-15, version 5.5* Warum zum Teufel wollt ihr auf einmal meine Telefonnummer, ausser um die Daten noch sicherer an meine Person zu verknüpfen um mich auszuspionieren und sie weiterzuverkaufen? Kriminelle Machenschaften sind das, die Apple sofort verbieten muss. ### 1/5 — Phone number *2021-09-01, version 5.5* The app now requires a phone number. No thanks. ### 1/5 — You don’t need a mobile number *2021-07-24, version 5.5* Why do you require something you don’t need? ### 1/5 — A great app ruined *2021-05-02, version 5.2* The latest update has completely changed the app, for the worse. It now requires a verification message sent only to mobile phones in India, USA and France. This is naked data mining and means I can no longer access the app even if I was okay with sharing that data. Completely ruined what was once a great app for breathing exercises. ### 1/5 — Requires your phone number *2021-05-01* I’ve been using this app for a while and their recent update now REQUIRES you to give them your phone number. There is absolutely NO REASON why this developer or app needs your phone number. I’ll be removing this app from my phone immediately. ### 1/5 — Other country people cannot go into session *2021-04-25, version 5.2* App asks for mobile number but countries are limited. How other country people get into this app and enjoy? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-10-23* I was able to buy the pro version and I’m so glad I did. This app helps me relax at night- I am able to fall asleep faster and the breathing techniques help me quiet my mind. Thank you all!! ### 5/5 — Makes me feel centered *2020-09-28, version 4.2.1* Love it ### 5/5 — Simplicity *2020-05-19* I love this app because of its simplicity. I appreciate that it is so basic, I don’t have to think about making choices before I use it. And the relaxing technique really works! And it only takes about 60 seconds to get myself centered! ### 5/5 — Pro *2020-03-19* Every time I want to acquire the Pro version and click on Upgrade now, it doesn’t do anything. How can I achieve this? **Developer response:** It’s a late reply, but this feature is now active. Give Pulse Pro a try! ### 5/5 — Upgrade? *2020-01-15* It’s great but I want to upgrade but upgrade button not working. **Developer response:** Give Pulse a try again! ### 5/5 — Thank you 🙏 z *2019-07-13* Helps me fall asleep when I’m stressed, feeling depressed, or when I have too much on my mind.. thank you to whoever came up with this app, I’ve only used it twice so far but I plan on using it a lot more. It helps me so much, you have no idea. 💞 ### 5/5 — Kudos! *2019-01-25* This is undoubtedly one of the best apps I’ve used! **Developer response:** Hello Vineet! Thank you very much for your kind words, it’s positive feedback like yours that keeps us going :) Have a great day! Your Pulse-Team ### 5/5 — Il manque un petit détail *2019-01-01* Très bonne application, minimaliste et simple d’utilisation cependant il manque quelque chose d’important: les indications nous aidant à savoir comment respirer, je m’explique parfois il est nécessaire d’inspirer par la bouche en gonflant le ventre puis les poumons et d’expirer par le nez en vidant les poumons puis le ventre. Il existe pleins d’autres moyens de respirer pour se détendre et nous ne savons pas lequel employer avec cette application. J’espère voir arriver cette fonctionnalité qui pourrait en aider plus d’un 😀 Merci ! **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre critique constructive! Vous avez raison, les instructions en français n’ont pas été suffisamment traduit et parfois manquent des indications si l’utilisateur doit respirer par la bouche ou par le nez. Je vais réviser la version françaises tout de suite pour qu’elle sera améliorer dans la prochaine version. Nous vous souhaitons uns bonne journée et une très bonne année 2019! ### 5/5 — Hello *2018-11-03, version 4.1* Hello ### 5/5 — No sound *2018-07-11* Please fix the problem of sound muted **Developer response:** Hi koomy77! Thank you very much for your review, we really appreciate that! Have you tried putting in headphones? We’re making use of binaural audio which even the newest iPhones seem to have problems playing. Otherwise, make sure your phones volume is on an adequate level, press start and then press the little speaker icon in the bottom of the screen. We will still revise your issue and add it to the bug fixes for the next update! Cheers, Your Ponk-Team --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*