Comparison

Pulse Dating vs Whimsy Dating

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pulse Dating

Connect with singles in real-time at live events and venues like concerts and bars. The app facilitates in-person meetings by showing you nearby users who have also checked in, allowing for instant connections.

Highlights
  • Real-time connections at live events
  • Location-based user discovery
  • Check-in system for enhanced safety
  • Profile liking and matching
  • In-app messaging for connections
Features
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Pulse is a new way to make real-time connections at live events and locations, such as concerts and bars. It's the old-fashioned way of meeting people with a touch of technology. It’s very easy to use! - Simply check the Pulse map or the Best Spots to find a location where there are lots of singles checked in. - Check in when you arrive. - Like the profiles of people that are checked in. - If you both like each other, then you match and message to meet. Pulse is safer, easier, and faster. - Safer: With check-ins, only the people in the same space can see you in the app and you can only see them, giving you more control, safety, and privacy. - Easier: With the Pulse Map, Best Spots, and our own hosted events, we’re sourcing people for you. All you have to do is show up. And by the way, we're taking out the difficulty of meeting people when you're there. - Faster: Real-time connections allow you to gauge chemistry right away. Rather than swiping from your couch and messaging for days, Pulse pushes you to take an active participation in your dating life. You get to be intentional, go out and actively meet someone.

About

Whimsy Dating

Connect with people in your local area for dating or friendship. Set your preferences and discover individuals ready to make real-life connections. Enjoy genuine interactions and a fun, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Meet people nearby in real life
  • Set age, gender, and interest preferences
  • Heat map of potential connections
  • Quick chat mode for immediate meetings
  • Inclusive for all users
  • Focus on genuine, meaningful interactions
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Whimsy - Meet People IRL, Make Real Life Connections! The desire to connect with people in real life has never been stronger or easier. That’s where Whimsy comes in. Whether you’re seeking dating, friendship, or both, Whimsy helps you meet people near you… right now. Simply set your preferences for age, gender, and interests, and discover others who are ready to connect on Whimsy too! Whimsy is for everyone—daters, friend-seekers, and anyone in between. With Whimsy, the possibilities are endless because every person you meet has the potential to be something wonderful in your life. Key Features: Heat map showing you where the people you want to meet are. Quick chat mode to try to meet people near you – now. Inclusive for All: Whimsy welcomes everyone, regardless of what you’re looking for. Genuine Connections: Say goodbye to superficial swipes and hello to meaningful immediate interactions. Fun & Easy: With a playful and intuitive interface, connecting with others is as enjoyable as it should be. If you meet their preferences, and they meet yours, start chatting – it’s that simple. Step into a world where every interaction is an opportunity. Download Whimsy today and discover connections worth holding onto! Life’s better with Whimsy. Join us now!

Screenshots

Pulse Dating4 screens
Whimsy Dating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse Dating at none against Whimsy Dating's 2. Pulse Dating also leads on device support and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). Whimsy Dating's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price and ratings volume 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. Whimsy Dating sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pulse Dating asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whimsy Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Pulse Dating versus Whimsy Dating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse DatingWhimsy Dating
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS10.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPulse Holdings LLCNew Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Dating

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Whimsy Dating

Subscriptions2
  • Gold$6.991 Month
  • Platinum$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Pulse Dating free?
Pulse Dating is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whimsy Dating free?
Whimsy Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pulse Dating or Whimsy Dating?
Whimsy Dating is rated higher. Pulse Dating averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Whimsy Dating averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

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