Comparison

Pulk vs Gibberish Writer

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

Head to head
About

Pulk

Transform your iPhone into a walkie-talkie for instant communication with nearby devices. Utilize Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, with options for push-to-talk or voice activation. Visualize your voice and others' with a waveform spectrum display.

Highlights
  • Walkie-talkie functionality
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Push To Talk mode
  • Voice Activation mode
  • Adjustable microphone sensitivity
  • Voice waveform spectrum display
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a "Walkie Talkie". Connect with nearby devices via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Choose between "Push To Talk" or "Voice Activation" functions with threshold setting (you can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone). Shows waveform spectrum of you voice and nearby devices.

About

Gibberish Writer

This app transforms your writing process into a familiar messaging experience. Compose blog posts one message at a time, reducing writing stress and allowing for easy editing and customization. Sync across devices and publish your work online with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Write blog posts like text messages
  • Stress-free writing process
  • Edit and rearrange messages
  • Add images and links
  • Markdown customization
  • Cross-device sync (subscription)
  • Publish blog posts online (subscription)
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Gibberish is a writing and blogging app that looks and feels like a messaging app. Blog like you text. Write your blog posts one message at a time. The app will then combine your messages into a single blog post. Stress-free writing. The design removes a lot of stress from the writing process. Typing in a tiny text field is less stressful than staring at a blank screen. Working on one paragraph at a time is less stressful than working on the whole post. Start by writing down whatever comes to mind. As these thoughts build up and look more like a blog post, then tweak and publish them. Editing and customization. Edit and rearrange your messages as needed. Add images and links, and use markdown to customize your posts. Even when you're not logged in, you can use Gibberish as a note-taking app. Gibberish Account With a Gibberish Account subscription, you unlock the ability to sync your posts across devices and publish your blog posts on the web. Gibberish is a Universal Purchase. It's available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I hope you find it useful. By using Gibberish, you agree to the Terms of Use (https://gibber.blog/terms).

Screenshots

Pulk4 screens
Gibberish Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gibberish Writer at 75% against Pulk's 14%. Gibberish Writer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months). Pulk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

Pulk costs $0.99 and Gibberish Writer $0.49 up front. Gibberish Writer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Pulk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gibberish Writer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Pulk's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gibberish Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulk ships an update every 33 months, Gibberish Writer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pulk versus Gibberish Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulkGibberish Writer
Price$0.99$0.49 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#161#131 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe CigalaAnd a Dinosaur

Customer experience

Pulk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Gibberish Writer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pulk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gibberish Writer

Subscriptions1
  • Gibberish Account$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Pulk free?
Pulk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gibberish Writer free?
Gibberish Writer costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pulk or Gibberish Writer?
Gibberish Writer is rated higher. Pulk averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gibberish Writer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pulk or Gibberish Writer have ads?
Neither Pulk nor Gibberish Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulk or Gibberish Writer?
Pulk ships an update every 33 months, and Gibberish Writer every 3 months. Most recently, Pulk was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gibberish Writer on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pulk or Gibberish Writer?
Pulk currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Gibberish Writer at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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