PULSE VB vs The Futures App
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
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.
- Team messaging and communication
- Athlete progress tracking
- Video analysis and sharing
- Training plan access
- Schedule and booking management
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PULSE VB | The Futures App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.1 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Driveline Baseball | The Futures App, Inc. |
Customer experience
PULSE VB
The Futures App
In-app purchases
PULSE VB
No in-app purchases
The Futures App
No in-app purchases








