Comparison

PULSE throw vs PitchSafe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PULSE throw

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
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PULSE is the heartbeat of your throwing routine. The PULSE sensor helps you build arm strength and recover faster by giving you daily workload targets. PULSE is worn on your forearm and collects pitching and throwing biomechanics data. Move beyond pitch counts and innings totals. PULSE tailors your throwing program to your individual mechanics and workload history using biomechanics-based workload metrics. Get the most out of your reps, use a smarter throwing program, both in- and off-season. PREPARE TO DOMINATE PULSE gives you the information you need to be ready to dominate when you step on the mound: - Build up your arm safely and effectively as you start to throw in the offseason. - Maintain your throwing fitness from your first throw of the off-season to the last throw of your baseball season. - Manage fatigue in between starts or relief appearances. ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK PULSE measures the stress and intensity of every throw. Always-on workload calculations give you insight about your throwing fitness and preparedness that go beyond traditional pitch and innings counts so you can safely build throwing fitness over time. Get the most from your training. Use PULSE insights to make informed decisions about your throwing program every day. MANAGE FATIGUE Long- and short-term throwing workloads can help you evaluate your arm health, arm strength, and fatigue so you can make the best decision for your baseball career. Learn more about PULSE at https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/pulse

About

PitchSafe

This app helps baseball players and coaches manage workload, track health metrics, and improve performance. Athletes can log daily activities and receive a personalized readiness score, while coaches gain insights to make informed decisions about player health and game strategy.

Highlights
  • Log daily workload, soreness, sleep, and mindset
  • Personalized Readiness Score
  • Earn rewards and boost ratings
  • Coach Mode with alerts
  • Downloadable PDF reports
  • Optional wearable integration
Features
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PitchSafe: Smarter Workload. Healthier Players. Stronger Programs. Baseball is at a tipping point. Injuries are skyrocketing, families are worried, and organizations are under pressure to prove they care. PitchSafe is the first all-in-one daily readiness app—built by two professional pitchers whose careers were shaped by major surgeries—to keep athletes healthy, engaged, and in the game longer. For Athletes - Log daily workload, soreness, sleep, mindset, and recovery. - Get a personalized Readiness Score that tracks your progress. - Earn rewards, boost your overall rating, and compete with teammates—like a real-life video game. - Optional wearable integration for seamless sleep, recovery, and biometric tracking. For Coaches - Access Coach Mode with red/yellow/green alerts. - Download daily PDF reports for objective insights. - Make smarter roster and workload decisions to win more games while protecting athlete health. Join PitchSafe today!

Screenshots

PULSE throw4 screens
PitchSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PitchSafe at 100% against PULSE throw's 33%. PitchSafe also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PULSE throw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PitchSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. PULSE throw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PitchSafe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PULSE throw's written reviews are positive against 100% of PitchSafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PULSE throw ships an update every 2 weeks, PitchSafe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PULSE throw versus PitchSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE throwPitchSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDriveline BaseballPitchSafe Baseball Coaching, LLC

Customer experience

PULSE throw

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

PitchSafe

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PULSE throw

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PitchSafe

Subscriptions4
  • Coach Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Player Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Coach Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year
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  • Player Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is PULSE throw free?
PULSE throw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PitchSafe free?
PitchSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PULSE throw or PitchSafe?
PitchSafe is rated higher. PULSE throw averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while PitchSafe averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do PULSE throw or PitchSafe have ads?
Neither PULSE throw nor PitchSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PULSE throw or PitchSafe?
PULSE throw ships an update every 2 weeks, and PitchSafe every 10 days. Most recently, PULSE throw was updated on October 4, 2026 and PitchSafe on September 24, 2026.

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