Comparison

X vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

X

Enhance your Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game experience with an AI opponent. Practice strategies solo, test new ship builds, or team up with a friend. This app tracks game stats and replaces stat cards, streamlining gameplay.

Highlights
  • AI opponent for solo or co-op play
  • Tracks enemy shields, hull, and energy
  • Replaces AI stat cards
  • Supports X-Wing 1.0 and 2.0
  • Compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster and Flight Group Alpha
  • Works offline
Features
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Battle it out against a computer-controlled fleet of ships with X-Wing AI. Set your ship’s location and bearing and watch the enemy make believable but unpredictable maneuvers. Great for practicing strategy solo, testing new lists, or teaming up on the enemy with a friend. X-Wing AI is a companion app for the Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures board game that works offline and is compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster (HotAC) and Flight Group Alpha (FGA). ▶ A SMART BUT UNPREDICTABLE OPPONENT Battle-tested enemy logic creates a worthy opponent. Each action is generated from multiple inputs providing a realistic battle that keeps you guessing. Fully compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster and Flight Group Alpha. ▶ X-WING 1.0 AND 2.0 A unique set of maneuvers, actions, and targeting priorities for every ship in the game. There's something new to discover every time your miniatures hit the table. ▶ KEEPS YOUR PLAYMAT CLEAR Track enemy shields, hull, and energy right in X-Wing AI. The app also replaces the AI stat cards, one less thing to worry about. ▶ 5 STAR REVIEWS Awesome AI for X Wing by Lord Fajubi Really enjoy this app both playing solo and co-op. It is challenging enough you have to pay attention and just the little extras like a free target lock or focus action makes the AI deadlier than it would normally be. It made me love my X Wing ships again. If you have ships but can't set up or find a game? Get this app. Amazing for Heroes of the Aturi Cluster by Slightly Mad Guy I’ve been a long time user of the app, and had the privilege to work on the beta team for the 2.0 launch. This app performs fantastically for both solo play and campaign missions in HotAC. The creator is very involved with the community and does a great job integrating new ideas into the app. I highly recommend this for all of your X-Wing needs, whether practicing or campaigning! Great app by CaldazarSG Perfect for HotAC, really speeds up and streamlines the AI planning. Just started using it for AI against which I am testing new squadron builds, seems promising for that as well. Simply and easy to use. Had a brief issue with the app, reached out to Joe and he followed up multiple times until resolution, fantastic service. If you play HotAC or solo, this is the app to use! Please note that using the second edition AI (2.0) requires a small subscription. If you have feedback or suggestions please email me: joe@masilotti.com Star Wars and all associated elements are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Fantasy Flight Games and X-Wing Miniatures Game are trademarks of Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc. XWing AI uses the standard Terms of Use (EULA) set forth by Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Pulse

Features
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PulseCode is an offline communication tool that lets you send, detect, and experiment with signals using light, sound, and local Wi‑Fi — all in one app. No internet? No problem. Communicate, test signals, or explore frequency-based interactions directly from your device. PulseCode brings three powerful channels together: **Light** Send and receive Morse-style signals using your camera, flash, or screen. Includes calibration tools, real-time indicators, and Light Watch to analyze brightness patterns. **Sound** Generate custom frequencies, build tone patterns, and run real-time signal detection. Test different frequency ranges, explore how sound interacts with your environment, and experiment with tones that may influence reactions such as movement or vibration in nearby objects or animals. **Local Wi‑Fi** Connect with nearby devices on the same network. Discover users, set a display name, and exchange messages directly — no internet required. --- **Privacy first** Core features work without any account or cloud connection. Permissions (camera, microphone, local network) are only used when you activate related features. --- Perfect for: • Outdoor and camping • Emergency situations • Signal experiments and learning • Offline communication

Screenshots

X4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse at none against X's 5. Pulse also leads on ads (none vs shown). X's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
X versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (222 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings222 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVADOSWARE LLCMehmet Cihat KIDIMAN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

X

Subscriptions2
  • 7 day FREE trial7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Scum ships$0.99
  • Ground Assault ships$0.99
  • Unlimited ships$1.99
None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X or Pulse have ads?
X shows ads; Pulse does not.

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