Comparison

PULSE by CBRE vs Connected Chillers

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

Head to head

About

PULSE by CBRE

Features

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The Pulse mobile application enables the users to access different applications of CBRE (developed with responsive design) by logging in with a feature similar to SSO (using credentials available in the existing database). With the mobile app, CBRE is looking at easing the burden on the user by letting them login once and to provide a seamless access to applications through mobile and web services.

About

Connected Chillers

Features

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Johnson Controls Connected Chiller is a native mobile application that complements the Connected Equipment Portal (CEP) platform for global markets. It provides a mobile-first experience for accessing connected equipment information and insights, extending the value of the CEP ecosystem through a modern, scalable, and accessible platform.

Screenshots

PULSE by CBRE4 screens

Connected Chillers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PULSE by CBRE at 12.0 against Connected Chillers's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PULSE by CBRE ships an update every 5 weeks, Connected Chillers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

PULSE by CBRE versus Connected Chillers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PULSE by CBRE	Connected Chillers
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	60 MB	25 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	CBRE, Inc.	Johnson Controls, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PULSE by CBRE

No in-app purchases

None

Connected Chillers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PULSE by CBRE free?

PULSE by CBRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Connected Chillers free?

Connected Chillers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PULSE by CBRE or Connected Chillers have ads?

Neither PULSE by CBRE nor Connected Chillers shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PULSE by CBRE or Connected Chillers?

PULSE by CBRE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Connected Chillers monthly. Most recently, PULSE by CBRE was updated on October 20, 2026 and Connected Chillers on October 16, 2026.