Comparison

Bluelab Pulse vs PhenoHunter

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

PhenoHunter

Features
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Built for growers, by growers! The PhenoHunter app allows you to record every detail and feature during your plant’s lifecycle and share as a PDF report. It’s that easy. App Features: 1. Add THC and Terpene results to compare pheno hunts. 2. Add key data points such as bench location, plant height, growth structure, internodal length, bud structure and more! 3. Select from smell and taste descriptors such as Gas, Earthy, Fruity and more. 4. Add comments and notes with as much detail as needed. 5. Embed photos and create PDF reports that can be sent via email. 6. Add your company logo to customize the PDF report.

Screenshots

Bluelab Pulse4 screens
PhenoHunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhenoHunter at none against Bluelab Pulse's shown. Bluelab Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, PhenoHunter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bluelab Pulse versus PhenoHunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluelab PulsePhenoHunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBluelab Corporation LtdHappy Valley Ventures, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bluelab Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

PhenoHunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluelab Pulse free?
Bluelab Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhenoHunter free?
PhenoHunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluelab Pulse or PhenoHunter have ads?
Bluelab Pulse shows ads; PhenoHunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluelab Pulse or PhenoHunter?
Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, and PhenoHunter every 2 months. Most recently, Bluelab Pulse was updated on October 12, 2026 and PhenoHunter on October 7, 2026.

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