Comparison

Square Note vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Square Note

Access a vast library of Gregorian Chant scores with over 800 unique chants. Learn to read square note notation and hear melodies with adjustable speed and pitch. Ideal for choirs, scholas, or personal study.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of Gregorian Chant scores
  • Learn square note notation
  • Adjustable melody playback (speed, pitch)
  • Customizable chant viewing settings
  • Bookmark favorite chants
  • Search by name or full text
  • Includes Mass Propers, Commons, and Kyriale
Features
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Gregorian Chant for the Masses! Square Note puts a huge library of Gregorian Chant scores—over 800 unique chants and counting—right at your fingertips. Always wanted to learn how to read square note notation? Always wanted to have the amazing Gregorian Chants of the Catholic Church on your iPhone and iPad? Square Note brings the ancient music of the Church to your mobile devices, ready for you to utilize in your schola, your choir, or your home. * Beautifully rendered chant that automatically formats itself to fit nicely on your screen. * Hear the melodies of the chants, adjusting speed and pitch, to learn how the chants are sung. * Easily adjust chant viewing settings, including zooming in, zooming out, and toggling certain chant markings. * Bookmark your favorite chants or the ones you'll be practicing in your schola. * Search and find chants by name or even by searching through the full text of the chant. * Automatically include Gloria Patri paradigms to your Introit and Communion antiphons. CURRENT CHANTS: Mass Propers for the Proper of Seasons (Ordinary Form and Extraordinary Form); some propers for major Feasts and Solemnities; most commons for both the OF and EF; Latin Kyriale, including all traditional 18 Masses and 6 Creeds; some Marian antiphons (simple and solemn forms) and a smattering of other antiphons and hymns. More chants to come--let us know what you'd like to see included!

About

Pulse

Features
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Take a deep breath. How do you feel? In a world that never stops, your breath is your anchor. Daily Breath is your pocket-sized sanctuary, designed to help you regulate your nervous system, silence racing thoughts, and rebuild your mindset in as little as 3 minutes a day. Whether you are battling a sudden wave of panic, lying awake with insomnia, or struggling to focus at work, we provide the exact tool you need, exactly when you need it. By combining ancient breathwork techniques with the neuroscience of positive affirmations, Daily Breath does not just help you relax; it helps you rewire. WHY DAILY BREATH? Most meditation apps ask for 20 minutes of silence. We know you do not always have that time. Our approach is built for the modern, busy life. We use Somatic Regulation, using the body to calm the mind, to deliver relief faster and more effectively than willpower alone. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN BREATHING TECHNIQUES Master the patterns used by therapists, elite athletes, and sleep doctors to optimize your physiology: Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) A technique used for focus and stress management. Ideal before meetings or high-pressure moments. 4-7-8 Sleep Breathing A natural calming method for your nervous system. Slow your heart rate and fall into deep, restorative sleep. Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing Activate the vagus nerve to lower cortisol levels and turn off the fight-or-flight response. Energizing Breath Clear brain fog and wake up your mind without relying on caffeine. SUPERCHARGED AFFIRMATIONS Breathing opens the door; affirmations walk through it. During deep, regulated breathing, your mind becomes more receptive to positive change. Choose from focused categories such as: Anxiety Relief Replace panic with calm. Self-Love and Confidence Quiet the inner critic. Sleep and Serenity Release the stress of the day. Health and Healing Reconnect with your body. BUILD A LIFELONG HABIT Consistency supports neuroplasticity, and we make it easy to stay on track. Streak Tracker Monitor your progress and celebrate daily consistency. Mindful Widgets Receive gentle reminders and affirmations on your home screen. Customizable Timers Choose sessions from a 1-minute reset to a 20-minute deep practice. Dark Mode A soft, eye-friendly design ideal for nighttime use. THE SCIENCE OF SOMATIC HEALING Anxiety is not only mental; it is physical. By controlling your breath, you influence your nervous system. Research shows that specific breathing rhythms can move the body from a stress state to a calm state in under 60 seconds. Daily Breath puts this ability in your pocket. WHAT OUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING "I used to need medication to sleep. Now I just use the 4-7-8 timer." "The combination of breathing and affirmations is powerful. It relaxes my body so my mind can absorb positive thoughts." START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY You are one breath away from a calmer, clearer, and more confident version of yourself. Download Daily Breath today and transform simple breathing into your most effective tool for mental clarity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Square Note4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Square Note at none against Pulse's 5. Square Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pulse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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. Pulse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Square Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Square Note ships an update every 4 weeks, Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Square Note versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare NotePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOblates of St. JosephDragoslav Ivkovi

In-app purchases

None

Square Note

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions5
  • get pro$2.997 Days
  • get pro$6.991 Month
  • premium$6.991 Month
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  • get pro$49.991 Year
  • yearly premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Square Note free?
Square Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Square Note or Pulse have ads?
Neither Square Note nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Square Note or Pulse?
Square Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pulse weekly. Most recently, Square Note was updated on September 7, 2026 and Pulse on September 14, 2026.

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