PULSE VB vs Arm Care
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wearable sensor for swing biomechanics
- Daily workload targets
- Arm strength building
- Faster recovery
- Fatigue management
- Tailored training programs
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PULSE VB | Arm Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Driveline Baseball | ArmCare |
Customer experience
PULSE VB
Arm Care
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
PULSE VB
No in-app purchases
Arm Care
- 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









