Bluelab Pulse vs Harvest Right
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Harvest Right
Control and monitor your freeze dryer remotely. Set up new units, track batch progress, and receive alerts for any issues. Access tips, recipes, and customer support directly from your device.
- Remote freeze dryer monitoring
- Batch progress tracking
- Configurable app alerts
- Personalize freeze drying experience
- Access freeze drying tips and recipes
- Direct customer support access
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The Harvest Right App gives you direct access to your Harvest Right freeze dryer. Key features: Ability to easily set up a new freeze dryer so you can start using it without delay. Monitoring your freeze dryer's progress throughout the batch from anywhere through Wi-Fi *. Account sharing feature that allows others to monitor your freeze dryer.* Configurable app alerts that will instantly notify of batch progress so you can keep your freeze dryer running.* Ability to personalize your freeze drying experience including display name and screen color.* Instant access to Harvest Right’s freeze drying tips and tricks and the ability to personalize with your own recipes and settings. Ability to quickly start a batch based on the food being freeze dried. Receive instant alerts if your batch experiences any issue as well as direct feedback on how to keep your freeze dryer running.* Direct access to Harvest Right's customer support team, including the option to grant your support agent access to your freeze dryer for instant assistance.* * Requires Harvest Right WiFi Accessory
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Harvest Right at 4.7 against Bluelab Pulse's 3.0. Harvest Right also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 25%). Bluelab Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Harvest Right holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harvest Right has 2.6K 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 58% of Harvest Right's.
Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, Harvest Right every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluelab Pulse | Harvest Right |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluelab Corporation Ltd | Harvest Right LLC |
Customer experience
Bluelab Pulse
Harvest Right
Bugs and requests
Bluelab Pulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Harvest Right
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to register devices
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Verification emails not received
Requested features
3 requests- Add more food/candy options
- Add personal notes section
- Ability to control freeze dryer from app
In-app purchases
Bluelab Pulse
No in-app purchases
Harvest Right
No in-app purchases








