Letters Chat vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Letters Chat
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Letters is a minimalist, artistic messenger designed for people who value presence, depth, and privacy in their conversations. It reimagines what it means to send a message. Instead of waiting for a bubble to appear, Letters lets you see every letter your friend types—live, as it happens. There’s no delay, no typing indicator. Just shared moments of expression, unfolding in real time. This is a messenger built not for speed, but for connection. Why Letters Is Different: • Live Typing: See the other person’s message as they type it—letter by letter. It’s like watching thought turn into text. • Mirrored Screens: What you see is exactly what they see. No lags. No mismatched chats. Just one conversation, shared. • Disappearing Messages: Chats fade away after a while, keeping the moment light, clean, and impermanent. • No Account Needed: No signups, no passwords, no personal information. Open the app and start connecting. • Talk to Anyone on the App: No contact list required. If someone else is using Letters, you can chat with them. • Simple and Safe: Block anyone at any time. Only you and the person you’re chatting with can read your messages. Designed with Care: • A calm, ocean-inspired visual theme. • Parallax scrolling and textured paper-like backgrounds. • Serif typography. Privacy Built In: • Messages are safely stored and transmitted using encryption. • No data harvesting, tracking, or selling. • Letters does not collect personal information. No one can read your messages. Why We Built It: Letters is for people who want more from their technology: a quiet, meaningful space to have real conversations. It was born from a belief that communication should feel human—not transactional. One reason I built this was because of a friend from the Deaf community said this is similar to a phone call, and that we must release it. Free, with No Ads: Letters is completely free to use with no ads, no tracking, no catch.
Pulse
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Welcome to GeoTalk! A location-based chat app that brings people closer, literally! Discover and connect with amazing people in your area! GeoTalk makes it easy to find new friends, join exciting events, and explore your neighborhood like never before. Find your tribe! With our advanced location filters, you can search for users based on distance, age, interests, and more! Chat away! Enjoy private messaging, group chats, and public forums to share your thoughts, experiences, and local tips! Be a part of the global community! GeoTalk is available in multiple languages, so you can chat with locals and travelers alike. Your privacy is our priority! GeoTalk ensures your personal information is safe and secure. You control your location visibility and who you connect with. Ready to start exploring? Download GeoTalk now and join the fastest growing location-based chat community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Letters Chat at 11.0 against Pulse's 13.0. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Letters Chat | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark A Stewart | Salim Alkaabi |
In-app purchases
Letters Chat
No in-app purchases
Pulse
No in-app purchases









