# PULSE throw vs Arm Care

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arm Care at 76% against PULSE throw's 33%. Arm Care also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3K vs 23). PULSE throw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PULSE throw asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arm Care holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PULSE throw's written reviews are positive against 76% of Arm Care's.

PULSE throw ships an update every 4 weeks, Arm Care every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PULSE throw | Arm Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-throw/id1029619857/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 100 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Driveline Baseball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513897848) | [ArmCare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480260822) |

## What reviewers say

### PULSE throw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-throw/id1029619857)

This app monitors throwing biomechanics and workload to help athletes build arm strength and recover faster. It provides daily targets based on individual mechanics and history, moving beyond simple pitch counts to optimize training and manage fatigue.

**Highlights:** Wearable forearm sensor, Biomechanics data collection, Daily workload targets, Arm strength building, Faster recovery, Fatigue management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arm Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.

**Highlights:** Measure arm strength and range of motion, Track fatigue and recovery metrics, Individualized throwing and arm care programs, Identify and strengthen weak links, Monitor arm health and velocity gains, Customized daily training routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Strength gains
- 🚀 Personalized plans
- 👍 Helpful for injury prevention
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Clear instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive yearly fee

**Reported bugs**

- App turns off during exercises
- Pauses music when opened

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription within the app
- Offline mode for workouts
- Improved music integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PULSE throw free?

PULSE throw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arm Care free?

Arm Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PULSE throw or Arm Care?

Arm Care is rated higher. PULSE throw averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Arm Care averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do PULSE throw or Arm Care have ads?

Neither PULSE throw nor Arm Care shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PULSE throw or Arm Care?

PULSE throw ships an update every 4 weeks, and Arm Care every 2 weeks. Most recently, PULSE throw was updated on September 17, 2026 and Arm Care on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*