# Cursor vs Pulsar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pulsar at free against Cursor's paid. Pulsar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pulsar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Cursor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pulsar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cursor | Pulsar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor-the-virus-hunter/id1037746588/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) |

## What reviewers say

### Cursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor-the-virus-hunter/id1037746588)

Use your mouse cursor to hunt down and destroy digital infections in this retro-style arcade game. Eradicate viruses quickly to save your system and achieve Super Cursor status for faster elimination.

**Highlights:** Retro-style arcade gameplay, Virus hunting and eradication, Tap and hold controls, Combo system for power-ups, Score-based competition, Suitable for short and long play sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulsar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886)

A minimalist arcade game where players must orbit a planet without crashing. Each completed orbit spawns a faster moon, increasing the challenge. Test your reflexes and timing in this gravity-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Orbit planets, Avoid collisions, Increasing moon speed, Gravity mechanics, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cursor free?

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

### Is Pulsar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cursor or Pulsar?

Pulsar is rated higher. Cursor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pulsar averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Cursor or Pulsar have ads?

Neither Cursor nor Pulsar shows ads.

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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.*