# Bluelab Pulse vs Harvest Right

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelab Pulse | Harvest Right |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelab-pulse/id1453345187/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvest-right/id6450369953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **58.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluelab Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103915534) | [Harvest Right LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692958106) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelab Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelab-pulse/id1453345187)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Harvest Right

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvest-right/id6450369953)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote freeze dryer monitoring, Batch progress tracking, Configurable app alerts, Personalize freeze drying experience, Access freeze drying tips and recipes, Direct customer support access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Freeze drying with WiFi dongle
- 💡 Stores batch information
- 👍 Great resource with frequent updates
- 👍 Convenient app with many features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 WiFi dongle connection issues
- 🐛 Keyboard glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to create/login to account

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register devices
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Verification emails not received

**Requested features**

- Add more food/candy options
- Add personal notes section
- Ability to control freeze dryer from app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluelab Pulse free?

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

### Is Harvest Right free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluelab Pulse or Harvest Right?

Harvest Right is rated higher. Bluelab Pulse averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Harvest Right averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Bluelab Pulse or Harvest Right have ads?

Bluelab Pulse shows ads; Harvest Right does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelab Pulse or Harvest Right?

Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, and Harvest Right every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluelab Pulse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Harvest Right 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.*