Comparison

PULSE VB vs Arm Care

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

Head to head
About

PULSE VB

This app monitors your volleyball training by collecting swing biomechanics data from a wrist-worn sensor. It provides daily workload targets to help build arm strength, recover faster, and manage fatigue for optimal performance on the court.

Highlights
  • Wearable sensor for swing biomechanics
  • Daily workload targets
  • Arm strength building
  • Faster recovery
  • Fatigue management
  • Tailored training programs
Features
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PULSE is the heartbeat of your volleyball routine. The PULSE sensor helps you build arm strength and recover faster by giving you daily workload targets. PULSE is worn on your wrist and collects swing biomechanics data. PULSE tailors your training program to your individual mechanics and workload history using biomechanics-based workload metrics. Get the most out of your reps, use a smarter training program, both in- and off-season. PREPARE TO DOMINATE PULSE gives you the information you need to be ready to dominate when you step on the court: - Build up your arm safely and effectively as you start to throw in the offseason. - Maintain your fitness from your first throw of the off-season to the last serve of your season. - Manage fatigue in between games and practice. ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK PULSE measures the stress and intensity of every swing. Always-on workload calculations give you insight about your arm strength and preparedness so you can safely build fitness over time. Get the most from your training. Use PULSE insights to make informed decisions about your training program every day. MANAGE FATIGUE Long- and short-term throwing workloads can help you evaluate your arm health, arm strength, and fatigue so you can make the best decision for your volleyball career. Learn more about PULSE at https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/pulse

About

Arm Care

This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Measure arm strength and range of motion
  • Track fatigue and recovery metrics
  • Individualized throwing and arm care programs
  • Identify and strengthen weak links
  • Monitor arm health and velocity gains
  • Customized daily training routines
Features
Currently charting
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ArmCare – Test. Throw. Train. Build a stronger arm. Throw harder. Recover smarter. ArmCare uses your strength, fatigue, and recovery data to personalize your throwing recommendations and deliver year-round custom arm care training. Trusted by over 100,000 users, ArmCare takes the guesswork out of arm care. HOW IT WORKS 1. TEST YOUR STRENGTH Use the ArmCare Strength Sensor to measure arm strength, identify weaknesses, and monitor fatigue and recovery in just 5 minutes. 2. OPTIMIZE YOUR THROWING Get personalized throwing recommendations based on your arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. 3. YEAR-ROUND CUSTOM TRAINING Follow personalized training programs designed to strengthen your weak links, improve arm strength, and maximize velocity potential. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS The all-new Home Screen makes it easier than ever to: Access testing, throwing, and training. Track weekly progress and stay consistent. Monitor total strength gains and personal records. Earn badges as you reach new milestones. Stop guessing. Start measuring. The ArmCare App is designed to work with the ArmCare Strength Sensor. ARMCARE PREMIUM Monthly: $15/month Annual: $99/year SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Access continues through the current paid period. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ArmCare provides fitness and performance information only, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://armcare.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PULSE VB4 screens
Arm Care4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSE VB at none against Arm Care's 10. PULSE VB also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Arm Care's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PULSE VB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PULSE VB against 4.9 for Arm Care. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PULSE VB ships an update every 10 days, Arm Care weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PULSE VB versus Arm Care: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE VBArm Care
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews—73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDriveline BaseballArmCare

Customer experience

PULSE VB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arm Care

All ratings2,990 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

PULSE VB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arm Care

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App turns off during exercises
  • Pauses music when opened

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription within the app
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Improved music integration

In-app purchases

None

PULSE VB

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arm Care

Subscriptions10
  • Premium$11.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$15.001 Month
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  • Premium1 Year trial$15.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium$72.001 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is PULSE VB free?
PULSE VB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arm Care free?
Arm Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PULSE VB or Arm Care?
PULSE VB is rated higher. PULSE VB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arm Care averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.
Do PULSE VB or Arm Care have ads?
Neither PULSE VB nor Arm Care shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PULSE VB or Arm Care?
PULSE VB ships an update every 10 days, and Arm Care weekly. Most recently, PULSE VB was updated on November 2, 2026 and Arm Care on November 11, 2026.

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