Comparison

Pulse vs SoundCode

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

This metronome app offers standard features like tempo setting and accent control, alongside unique timing exercises. It includes practice tools like mute beats, bar muting, tempo shifting, and gradual tempo adjustments for practice and performance.

Highlights
  • Tap tempo setting
  • Mute/accent beat control
  • Unique timing exercises
  • Setlists for practice
  • Italian tempo names
  • Classical metronome markings
Features
Currently charting
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Pulse is a brand new metronome built from the ground up. It does what you would expect from a metronome but it also comes with unique exercises that are designed to challenge and improve your sense of timing. * Selected features * - Tap to mute/change accents for beats - Tap to set tempo - Built in unique exercises (modifiers) - Arrange songs in setlists for practice and gigs - Select tempo from a list of Italian names (Larghissimo-Prestissimo) - Select tempo from a list of Classical metronome markings * Exercises * There are seven built-in exercises in Pulse designed to help you develop your timing: * Mute beats The metronome randomly mutes beats, giving you less to lean on, forcing you to develop and trust your own internal timing. * Mute bars The metronome randomly mutes for a set maximum number of bars, forcing you to keep time yourself. The metronome is still running, but silently. When it unmutes again, you can check if you are in time or not. * Shift beats This exercise mutes all but one of the beats in the bar. The sounding beat shifts. For example, using a time signature of 4/4: 1 - - - - 2 - - - - 3 - - - - 4 - - - - * Random Start Tempo Playing a piece at slightly different tempos forces you to pay more attention to the timing. This exercise keeps you on your toes by altering the tempo each time the metronome starts. * Accelerator This exercise lets you practice a difficult piece/passage at a comfortable tempo and then increase the tempo gradually. Set the tempo to a low setting where it is possible to play the piece correctly. The modifier will keep this tempo for a set number of bars and then increase the tempo with a set number of BPMs. * Decelerator This exercise does the opposite of Accelerator. Set the starting tempo and the modifier will keep this tempo for a set number of bars and then gradually decrease the tempo with a set number of BPMs. * Rollercoaster The tempo varies and the goal is to follow as it goes up and down, like a rollercoaster. This is an advanced exercise forcing you to listen and pay attention to the tempo. It's very fun as well.

About

SoundCode

Features
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Transform your voice into stunning AI-generated images in seconds. Simply speak, describe your idea, mood, scene, character, or concept — and instantly turn your words into unique visuals powered by AI. Whether you're creating fantasy art, realistic photos, anime scenes, wallpapers, concept designs, social media content, or creative inspiration, Voice to Image makes creation effortless and fast. No typing needed. Just speak and generate. Features Voice-to-image AI generation Fast and high-quality image creation Simple and modern interface Perfect for creators, artists, deaf people, content creators, and anyone who wants to bring ideas to life using only their voice. An active subscription is required to access app features, including shift tracking. No app features are available without an active subscription. A 3-day free trial is available for eligible users. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.igorstojanovic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
SoundCode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundCode at Free against Pulse's $0.99. SoundCode also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SoundCode is free to download; Pulse costs $0.99 up front. SoundCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 6 months, SoundCode every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pulse versus SoundCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseSoundCode
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthoor software ABIgor Stojanovic

In-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundCode

Subscriptions2
  • Month Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Year Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundCode free?
SoundCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse or SoundCode have ads?
Neither Pulse nor SoundCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or SoundCode?
Pulse ships an update every 6 months, and SoundCode every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pulse was updated on November 2, 2026 and SoundCode on October 31, 2026.

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