# TweetPlay vs Pulse for X

The clearest difference is rating: Pulse for X at 5.0 against TweetPlay's 3.9. Pulse for X also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). TweetPlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pulse for X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TweetPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulse for X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TweetPlay has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of TweetPlay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulse for X's.

TweetPlay ships an update every 21 months, Pulse for X every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TweetPlay | Pulse for X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweetplay/id1052310017/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-for-x/id1540009472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marko Tadic](https://appshunter.io/developer/866745263) | [Tom Medioni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338250447) |

## What reviewers say

### TweetPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweetplay/id1052310017)

Experience tweets in a new, hands-free way. This app allows you to play full-screen tweets sequentially, offering intuitive controls for navigation and interaction. Customize your viewing experience with various settings and even use facial gestures to control playback.

**Highlights:** Full-screen tweet playback, Hands-free navigation with gestures, Login with Twitter account, Customize player settings, Screen mirroring to external displays, Facial gesture controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulse for X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-for-x/id1540009472)

This app provides exclusive widgets to view all trending topics at a glance. It offers customizable sorting options and multiple widget sizes for a seamless experience. Designed for users who want to stay informed about current events and popular discussions.

**Highlights:** View X trends at a glance, Sort trends by original X order or volume, Exceptional widgets with multiple sizes, Masterfully crafted interface, Choose trends by country, Pro version with unlimited trends and sorting

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pulse Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pulse Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pulse Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pulse Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pulse Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pulse Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pulse Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pulse Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TweetPlay free?

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

### Is Pulse for X free?

Pulse for X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TweetPlay or Pulse for X?

Pulse for X is rated higher. TweetPlay averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pulse for X averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TweetPlay or Pulse for X have ads?

Neither TweetPlay nor Pulse for X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TweetPlay or Pulse for X?

TweetPlay ships an update every 21 months, and Pulse for X every 3 months. Most recently, TweetPlay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pulse for X on October 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.*