Comparison

Bluelab Pulse vs Grassroots California

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

Head to head
About

Bluelab Pulse

This app connects to a specialized meter to provide real-time measurements of nutrient levels, moisture, and temperature in growing media. Track historical data, record notes, and set target ranges for optimized plant care. Export your data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time nutrient, moisture, and temperature readings
  • Historical data tracking and trend analysis
  • Note recording for observations and tasks
  • Target range setting with visual indicators
  • Wireless data syncing from meter
  • Customizable growing medium profiles
  • Data export to CSV format
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Connect to a Bluelab Pulse Meter for fast, accurate nutrient (EC), moisture and temperature measurements directly from the root zone, in soils, potting mixes, coco blends and other growing media types. The Bluelab Pulse app syncs real-time measurements direct from the Bluelab Pulse Meter for you to view, analyse, store and export your root zone data. Use the Bluelab Pulse app to: • VIEW MEASUREMENTS: View live updates on screen as you take measurements with the Pulse Meter. Take measurements from the button on Pulse Meter, or in the app. A single button press or tap gives you pore conductivity (nutrient EC), % moisture content (volumetric or % of max water holding capacity), and temperature. • TRACK MEASUREMENTS: View historic measurements for moisture, nutrient (EC) and temperature all time and date stamped. See your measurement history at a glance, identify trends, manage root zone performance, and see the results of your adjustments. • RECORD NOTES: Quickly add notes to the measurement history and track useful information such as measurement location, plant observations or operational task reminders. • MOVE FASTER: Set target nutrient and moisture ranges and quickly send to Pulse Meter. Use the Blink™ range indicators on Pulse Meter to quickly check if the measurement was in or out-of-range. Use the app to dive into the detail. • SYNC WIRELESSLY: Use Pulse Meter without the app to capture fast measurements and get quick feedback with Blink™. When back in range, Pulse Meter automatically syncs all new measurement data to the Pulse app. • CONFIGURE PULSE METER: Select the medium type you will be measuring in from the pre-set options in the app. Update Pulse Meter on-the-fly as you move between medium types. • CALIBRATE & OPTIMISE IRRIGATION: Calibrate Pulse Meter to the maximum water holding capacity of specific growing mediums for a more meaningful scale between maximum water holding capacity and the wilting point. Follow the simple in-app process to calibrate and store custom media calibrations. • GRAB & GO: Quickly pair to any Pulse Meter and get measuring • NOTIFICATIONS: Receive measurements to the lock-screen with customisable notification sounds. • EXPORT: Export all your measurement data to a .csv for further analysis. • IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: New app and firmware improve connection stability

About

Grassroots California

This app offers unique apparel that blends streetwear with counter-culture fashion. It's designed for individuals who embrace individuality and forge their own unique style.

Highlights
  • Unique apparel designs
  • Streetwear and counter-culture fusion
  • Inspiring fashion for individuals
  • Apparel for those who stand out
  • Create your own path fashion
Features
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Grassroots California is a clothing line bridging the gap between streetwear and counter-culture fashion. We create inspiring apparel for those who choose to standout, be different, and create their own path.

Screenshots

Bluelab Pulse4 screens
Grassroots California4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grassroots California at 95% against Bluelab Pulse's 25%. Grassroots California also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Bluelab Pulse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Grassroots California holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grassroots California has 363 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Bluelab Pulse's written reviews are positive against 95% of Grassroots California's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, Grassroots California fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bluelab Pulse versus Grassroots California: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluelab PulseGrassroots California
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.9 (363 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6363 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluelab Corporation LtdGrassroots Clothing LLC

Customer experience

Bluelab Pulse

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Grassroots California

All ratings363 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bluelab Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Grassroots California

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluelab Pulse free?
Bluelab Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grassroots California free?
Grassroots California is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluelab Pulse or Grassroots California?
Grassroots California is rated higher. Bluelab Pulse averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grassroots California averages 4.9 from 363 ratings.
Do Bluelab Pulse or Grassroots California have ads?
Both Bluelab Pulse and Grassroots California show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluelab Pulse or Grassroots California?
Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, and Grassroots California fortnightly. Most recently, Bluelab Pulse was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grassroots California on November 11, 2026.

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