PULSE throw vs ModernPitching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wearable forearm sensor
- Biomechanics data collection
- Daily workload targets
- Arm strength building
- Faster recovery
- Fatigue management
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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
ModernPitching
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Pitching practice, coach feedback and your next session in one place. ModernPitching helps baseball athletes follow their coach's plan and keep a clear record of their training. TRAIN WITH A PLAN Follow assigned drills, record your sessions and check your training schedule. TURN VIDEO INTO A COACHING CONVERSATION Share pitching videos for coaching review, read your feedback and stay in touch with your coach. TRACK YOUR ROUTINE Record wellness check-ins and performance metrics to keep track of your progress over time. FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR COACHES Bring training, messages, feedback and scheduling together in one app. An account and internet connection are required for online features. Feature access depends on your coaching relationship and plan. Paid coaching and subscriptions are separate from downloading the app. ModernPitching provides training and general wellness information, not medical diagnosis, treatment, or clearance to play. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSE throw at none against ModernPitching's 1. ModernPitching's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ModernPitching sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $90.00 per month. PULSE throw asks for nothing beyond the download.
PULSE throw ships an update every 3 weeks, ModernPitching every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PULSE throw | ModernPitching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Driveline Baseball | Scott Prins |
In-app purchases
PULSE throw
No in-app purchases
ModernPitching
- Remote Coaching$90.001 Month
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