Comparison

TimeLeft vs HomePulse

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

Head to head
About

TimeLeft

Visualize your progress towards important dates and goals. This app helps you stay motivated by turning time into a visual journey, offering smart widgets and live activities for your home and lock screens.

Highlights
  • Countdown to any event
  • Life & goal progress visualization
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Live Activities
  • Recurring events
  • Turn time into visual progress
Features
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Countdown app with Smart Widgets Power your home & lock screen with Timers, Countdowns for events you set, adjust Reminders to your birthday, die. when days matters. Stop staring at dates. Start feeling progress. Whether it’s a deadline, a habit, a milestone, or something deeply personal — watch it advance every day and stay motivated. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT - Turn time into visual progress - Stay focused on what truly matters - Know what’s coming next - Build momentum instead of procrastinating FEATURES YOU’LL USE DAILY • Countdown to any event • Life & goal progress visualization • Home Screen widgets • Live Activities • Recurring events Time is your most valuable resource. Make sure you see it. keywords: clock, creator, birthday, days, counter, event, vacation countdown, wedding countdown, countdown game, countdown kit, life, list, light, moments, now. Terms of Use This application follows the Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). Review at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HomePulse

Monitor and manage your smart home devices with this diagnostic tool. It provides real-time insights into device performance, tracks changes, and helps troubleshoot issues before they become problems. Features include a home health score, battery monitoring, and offline Matter code storage.

Highlights
  • Home Health Score
  • Live Event Tracking
  • Battery Monitoring
  • Matter Vault (offline QR code storage)
  • Device Connectivity & Performance Checks
  • Party Mode for lights
Features
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Take control of your smart home with HomePulse, the essential diagnostic tool for HomeKit and Matter devices. Get real-time insights into your home's health, track device performance, and troubleshoot issues before they impact your daily life. HomePulse - Key Features: Home Health Score: Get an instant overview of your smart home’s performance. Live Event Tracking: See device state changes in real time with history. Battery Monitoring: Monitor battery levels and charging across all devices. Matter Vault: Securely store and scan Matter QR codes offline. Device Health: Check device connectivity and performance. Party Mode: Make lights dance to your music in real time. Please refer to the standard Apple End User Licensing Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ We also follow the standard Apple Privacy Policy - https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

TimeLeft3 screens
HomePulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TimeLeft at 3 against HomePulse's 1. TimeLeft also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TimeLeft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and HomePulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLeft ships an update every 5 days, HomePulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeLeft versus HomePulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLeftHomePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdelmajid RajadGeorge Wood

Customer experience

TimeLeft

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

HomePulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeLeft

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$9.491 Year
1 purchases

HomePulse

Subscriptions1
  • HomePulse - 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TimeLeft free?
TimeLeft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomePulse free?
HomePulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeLeft or HomePulse have ads?
Neither TimeLeft nor HomePulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeLeft or HomePulse?
TimeLeft ships an update every 5 days, and HomePulse every 4 days. Most recently, TimeLeft was updated on August 16, 2026 and HomePulse on September 20, 2026.

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