# 5Strands vs Pulsetto Wellness

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5Strands at 81% against Pulsetto Wellness's 22%. 5Strands also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pulsetto Wellness's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 190). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5Strands sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Pulsetto Wellness sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pulsetto Wellness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulsetto Wellness has 7.6K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of 5Strands's written reviews are positive against 22% of Pulsetto Wellness's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Strands | Pulsetto Wellness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5strands/id1453319405/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsetto-wellness/id1636176641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 80 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Affordable Allergy Test, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453319404) | [UAB Pulsetto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614388801) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Strands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5strands/id1453319405)

Manage your health test results with this app. Analyze reports, track progress, and gain self-awareness for personal growth. It also supports pet health, focusing on their well-being to strengthen the human-animal bond.

**Highlights:** Manage health test results, Analyze detailed reports, Monitor progress, Self-awareness tools, Pet health management, Enhance human-animal bond

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5Strands VIP | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Convenient for grocery shopping
- 👍 Helpful for understanding results
- 👍 Great customer service (Destiny mentioned frequently)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Test results accuracy questioned
- 😞 Additional costs for more info
- 😞 App crashes during journal entry
- 😞 App not working after update
- 😞 Cannot sign in after update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when making journal entry
- App not working after update
- Cannot sign in after update
- Login screen issue (not going past email screen)

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan barcodes of foods
- More detailed view of all tested items, not just categories


### Pulsetto Wellness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsetto-wellness/id1636176641)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a unique approach to self-improvement and personal well-being. It guides users through a process to address personal challenges and foster positive habit changes. It emphasizes commitment to altering thought patterns for lasting results.

**Highlights:** Self-improvement method, Personal challenge management, Habit change support, Thought pattern modification, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pulsetto Reactivation Offer 2 | $5.00 | per month |
| Pulsetto Reactivation Offer | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pulsetto Original | $19.99 | per month |
| Pulsetto Reactivation Offer | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Xmas 2025 | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Pulsetto Premium 7 Day Trial 45 | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Limited Time Offer: -30% 12mo plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Pulsetto Reactivation Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| 2026 Valentine's Day - 12 Months | $65.99 | per year |
| Sale: 30% off Premium annual plan | $69.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| Pulsetto Premium 7 Day Trial 110 | $109.99 | per year |
| Pulsetto Premium 7 Day Trial 130 | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Calming sensation
- 🚀 Noticeable health benefits
- 🚀 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues between device and app
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🔒 Forced subscription model
- 🤔 Questionable health claims

**Reported bugs**

- Login/password reset issues
- Audio playback problems during sessions
- Inconsistent app performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to customize session duration
- Offline mode to use device without app
- Better battery life indicator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Strands free?

5Strands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pulsetto Wellness free?

Pulsetto Wellness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5Strands or Pulsetto Wellness?

Pulsetto Wellness is rated higher. 5Strands averages 4.5 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Pulsetto Wellness averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do 5Strands or Pulsetto Wellness have ads?

Neither 5Strands nor Pulsetto Wellness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5Strands or Pulsetto Wellness?

5Strands ships an update weekly, and Pulsetto Wellness weekly. Most recently, 5Strands was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pulsetto Wellness on October 27, 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.*