# PulpMX 2.0 vs Berm Basher

The clearest difference is rating: Berm Basher at 4.7 against PulpMX 2.0's 4.1. Berm Basher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PulpMX 2.0 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Berm Basher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Berm Basher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PulpMX 2.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of Berm Basher's.

PulpMX 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Berm Basher monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulpMX 2.0 | Berm Basher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berm-basher/id6475768131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Matthes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895849497) | [Berm Basher LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/646234187) |

## What reviewers say

### PulpMX 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681)

Access exclusive content from PulpMX.com, including show archives, editorials, and technical information. Enjoy a vastly improved media player with offline download capabilities and a live show schedule.

**Highlights:** Global search functionality, Improved media player, Offline archive downloads, Save favorite content, Live show schedule, Optimized website content, Sound drops library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PulpMX+ | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 New version rocks
- 👍 Amazing functionality
- 👍 Cool new features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Great layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stays frozen on checking for updates
- 🐛 Never finds updates
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 App never loads or opens
- 🐛 Stuck on title page

**Reported bugs**

- Stays frozen on “checking for updates”
- Never actually finds the updates
- App just sits on the title page and never actually loads or opens to any content
- Paid for the app and it’s never opened..... just stuck on the pulp Mx screen
- Won’t load anything

**Requested features**

- New app coming Friday (for the last 3 years)
- Fix your app
- Go back to the old app


### Berm Basher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berm-basher/id6475768131)

This app enhances the race day experience for participants and spectators by providing real-time event information, schedules, and live results. Receive instant updates on race order, gate drops, and important announcements directly from track promoters.

**Highlights:** Real-time event information, Race schedules and order, Live results, Push notifications for gate drops, Track announcements, Comprehensive track directory

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulpMX 2.0 free?

PulpMX 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Berm Basher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PulpMX 2.0 or Berm Basher?

Berm Basher is rated higher. PulpMX 2.0 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Berm Basher averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do PulpMX 2.0 or Berm Basher have ads?

Neither PulpMX 2.0 nor Berm Basher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PulpMX 2.0 or Berm Basher?

PulpMX 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Berm Basher monthly. Most recently, PulpMX 2.0 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Berm Basher on October 13, 2026.

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