# [solidcore] vs PulseBeats

[solidcore] and PulseBeats both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PulseBeats's written reviews are positive against 21% of [solidcore]'s. PulseBeats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). [solidcore]'s advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 9) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for [solidcore] against 5.0 for PulseBeats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: [solidcore] has 29K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of [solidcore]'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PulseBeats's.

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, PulseBeats every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | [solidcore] | PulseBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solidcore/id1452460311/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsebeats/id6745571848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [solidcore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437422851) | [Zoe Maisel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812998425) |

## What reviewers say

### [solidcore]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solidcore/id1452460311)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Book high-intensity, low-impact strength training classes on a custom reformer. Explore class schedules, filter by coach or time, and manage your membership and bookings. New clients can access special introductory offers.

**Highlights:** Book classes by coach, time, and studio, Filter class schedules, New client offers and introductory pricing, Purchase memberships, class packs, or single classes, Manage membership and payment, Track class history, Access member-exclusive partner perks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Efficient booking process
- ⭐ Great workout classes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
- 📆 Lack of class package management
- 🔍 Unclear waitlist information
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent class credit tracking
- Unreliable class cancellation and refund process
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to see class package balances
- Waitlist position visibility
- Option to add classes to calendar without full access
- Improved app stability and performance


### PulseBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsebeats/id6745571848)

This app automatically creates personalized visuals of your workouts, set to the music you listened to. Analyze your performance trends, top songs, and pacing insights.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout visuals, Music synchronization, Performance trend analysis, AI performance insights, Pacing insights, Shareable visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is [solidcore] free?

[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PulseBeats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or PulseBeats?

PulseBeats is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while PulseBeats averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do [solidcore] or PulseBeats have ads?

[solidcore] shows ads; PulseBeats does not.

### Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or PulseBeats?

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and PulseBeats every 3 days. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on November 9, 2026 and PulseBeats on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*