SmartCuffs Academy vs Pulse Device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCuffs Academy
This app helps you track BFR and non-BFR workouts, meals, and body measurements with guidance from a certified coach. Schedule workouts, monitor progress towards goals, and manage nutrition intake. Connect wearable devices for instant body stat syncing.
- BFR training plans and workout tracking
- Workout scheduling and personal best tracking
- Nutrition intake management
- Real-time coach messaging
- Body measurement and progress photo tracking
- Wearable device integration
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With the SmartCuffs Academy App, you can start tracking your BFR and non-BFR workouts and meals, measuring results and achieving your fitness goals, all with the help of your certified BFR Coach. - Access BFR training plans and track workouts - Schedule workouts and stay committed by beating your personal bests - Track progress towards your goals - Manage your nutrition intake as prescribed by your coach - Set health and fitness goals - Message your coach in real-time - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect to wearable devices like Apple Watch (healthkit), Fitbit and Withings to sync body stats instantly Download the app today!
Pulse Device
Control your Pulse Devices by selecting muscles and adjusting vibration intensity. Access diagrams for proper placement and find training tips. Ensure safe usage by following health and safety precautions.
- Control device vibration
- Adjust intensity
- Muscle selection
- Placement diagrams
- Training tips access
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The Pulse Device app allows you to control the functionality of your Pulse Devices. Users stick the devices to the muscle of their choice and then select the same muscle on the app. Once selected, users can start/stop the vibrations and adjust the intensity of the vibrations based on how they're feeling. This app also shows users diagrams of the proper placement of the devices for each muscle group. It also provides links to training tips and other useful information. Use of the products and services (the \"Product\") available from Pulse Devices LLC (the \"Company\") is subject to your agreement to applicable terms and conditions, including these health and safety precautions. The Product is intended to improve mental focus during light or moderate weightlifting activities (up to 60% of typical weight capacity). Only use the Product for isolation exercises which train a single muscle group at a time. DO NOT use the Product for compound lifts or exercises. DO NOT use the Product in or around the following areas: muscle strains, injuries, or any chronic conditions bone fractures open wounds surgery recovery non-muscular body parts rashes, irritation, or other chronic skin conditions DO NOT use the Product if you are under the age of 16 are performing compound exercises are or might be pregnant have any known or suspected heart problems are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are engaged in any other activities If you become lightheaded or faint during use or suspect any negative side effects, CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PHYSICIAN PROMPTLY AND DISCONTINUE USE OF THE PRODUCT. User experience and results will vary due to individual body conditions, weight training expertise, and proper use of the Product.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCuffs Academy at none against Pulse Device's 2. SmartCuffs Academy also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Pulse Device's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pulse Device sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SmartCuffs Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SmartCuffs Academy against 5.0 for Pulse Device. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
SmartCuffs Academy ships an update monthly, Pulse Device every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCuffs Academy | Pulse Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Tools Plus, LLC | Pulse Devices LLC |
Customer experience
SmartCuffs Academy
Pulse Device
In-app purchases
SmartCuffs Academy
No in-app purchases
Pulse Device
- Trial Subscription$6.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
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