Comparison

PULSE VB vs The Futures App

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

The Futures App

Manage your sports team's training, communication, and schedules in one central hub. Track athlete progress with video and performance data, and follow structured training plans with video walkthroughs.

Highlights
  • Team messaging and communication
  • Athlete progress tracking
  • Video analysis and sharing
  • Training plan access
  • Schedule and booking management
Features
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The Futures App Your team's home base for training, communication, and team management. Your club, academy, or training facility uses The Futures App to run their program — and this is where you stay connected to all of it. Schedules, video, workouts, messaging, and account management, all in one place. — MESSAGE COACHES AND TEAMS — One-on-one and group channels with coaching staff, teammates, and other parents. Share video, drills, and files directly in the conversation. — TRACK ATHLETE PROGRESS — Each athlete has a profile with video history and performance data and trend lines on key metrics determined by your club. — REVIEW AND SHARE VIDEO — Upload film from practice, games, lessons, or assessments. Coaches review with frame-by-frame tools, on-screen drawing, and voice-over — then send it back to the athlete's profile. — KNOW WHAT'S NEXT — See upcoming bookings and open times right from your home screen. Get directions and instructor details, and stay on top of schedule changes without chasing down a text. — FOLLOW A TRAINING PLAN — Access strength and conditioning programs from coaching staff with structured workouts, video walkthroughs, and built-in progress tracking — all from your phone.

Screenshots

PULSE VB4 screens
The Futures App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PULSE VB at 5.0 against The Futures App's 4.1. PULSE VB also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). The Futures App's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PULSE VB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Futures App has 55 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, The Futures App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PULSE VB versus The Futures App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE VBThe Futures App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDriveline BaseballThe Futures App, Inc.

Customer experience

PULSE VB

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

The Futures App

All ratings55 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

PULSE VB

No in-app purchases

None

The Futures App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PULSE VB free?
PULSE VB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Futures App free?
The Futures App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PULSE VB or The Futures App?
PULSE VB is rated higher. PULSE VB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Futures App averages 4.1 from 55 ratings.
Do PULSE VB or The Futures App have ads?
Neither PULSE VB nor The Futures App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PULSE VB or The Futures App?
PULSE VB ships an update every 10 days, and The Futures App weekly. Most recently, PULSE VB was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Futures App on November 12, 2026.

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