Comparison

PulseTrainer vs RIMPulse

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

Head to head

PulseTrainer

Let's measure your pulse!

About

PulseTrainer

Features

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This app is a training app that measures your pulse rate by pulsating your iPhone. Pulse rates from 40 to 180!! It also simulates premature contractions and atrial fibrillation. Thank you for watching! I'm not good at English. Please let me know if there are any mistakes.

About

RIMPulse

Features

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- A medical app that integrates with our RIMPulse mobile ECG device and system through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to stream live signals of the ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, and SpO2. - It's restricted for use by hospitals and companies we deal with. Disclaimer: Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. This app does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis.

Screenshots

PulseTrainer4 screens

RIMPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RIMPulse at fortnightly against PulseTrainer's every 7 months. RIMPulse also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseTrainer ships an update every 7 months, RIMPulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on March 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

PulseTrainer versus RIMPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PulseTrainer	RIMPulse
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.6	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	113 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Kenichi Takahama	Pulse Company

In-app purchases

None

PulseTrainer

No in-app purchases

None

RIMPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PulseTrainer free?

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

Is RIMPulse free?

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

Do PulseTrainer or RIMPulse have ads?

Neither PulseTrainer nor RIMPulse shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PulseTrainer or RIMPulse?

PulseTrainer ships an update every 7 months, and RIMPulse fortnightly. Most recently, PulseTrainer was updated on March 19, 2026 and RIMPulse on September 17, 2026.