Comparison

Bluelab Pulse vs Collective Elevation

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

Collective Elevation

Discover and shop top cannabis brands from Montana, earn rewards, and gain early access to exclusive products and deals. Connect directly with a family of renowned brands for a personalized shopping experience.

Highlights
  • Shop awarded cannabis brands
  • Earn rewards points
  • Exclusive drops and promotions
  • Direct access to brand family
  • Personalized shopping experience
Features
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Shop Montana’s most awarded cannabis brands, earn rewards, and get first access to exclusive drops and promotions. The app also gives you direct access to the Collective Elevation family of brands, including Legends, Fused, Nimbus, Alpenglo, and more. Download today to start earning rewards and unlock exclusive access to special deals and promotions.

Screenshots

Bluelab Pulse4 screens
Collective Elevation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collective Elevation at 5.0 against Bluelab Pulse's 3.0. Collective Elevation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Bluelab Pulse's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

Collective Elevation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, Collective Elevation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bluelab Pulse versus Collective Elevation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluelab PulseCollective Elevation
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBluelab Corporation LtdCollective Elevation LLC

Customer experience

Bluelab Pulse

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

Collective Elevation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bluelab Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Collective Elevation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluelab Pulse free?
Bluelab Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collective Elevation free?
Collective Elevation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluelab Pulse or Collective Elevation?
Collective Elevation is rated higher. Bluelab Pulse averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Collective Elevation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bluelab Pulse or Collective Elevation have ads?
Bluelab Pulse shows ads; Collective Elevation does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluelab Pulse or Collective Elevation?
Bluelab Pulse ships an update every 3 months, and Collective Elevation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluelab Pulse was updated on September 26, 2026 and Collective Elevation on September 29, 2026.

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