Comparison

Granular Synthesizer vs PULSE CoolCheck

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

Head to head
About

Granular Synthesizer

Create unique sounds by manipulating audio granules. This app offers a library of granules, pre-made tracks, and adjustable sound parameters. You can also import your own music and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Granular sound library
  • Pre-made tracks
  • Adjustable sound parameters
  • Import from iTunes
  • Record and share functionality
Features
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Expand your boundaries in music making! Experiment with sound using granules - move them around the track, adjust settings and get a new sound. What does the app offer? - A great sound granules library for you to try; - A set of ready-made tracks; - Sound parameters to change and adjust the sounding; - Possibility to add your tracks from iTunes; - Record & share feature.

About

PULSE CoolCheck

Features
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PULSE Innovations temperature monitoring. The app requires PULSE CoolCheck hardware.

Screenshots

Granular Synthesizer3 screens
PULSE CoolCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSE CoolCheck at none against Granular Synthesizer's 3. Granular Synthesizer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Granular Synthesizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PULSE CoolCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Granular Synthesizer ships an update every 3 weeks, PULSE CoolCheck every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Granular Synthesizer versus PULSE CoolCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGranular SynthesizerPULSE CoolCheck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislav DuplinskiySensorist ApS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Granular Synthesizer

One-time3
  • Sound recording$8.99
  • All loops$12.99
  • Full pack$14.99
None

PULSE CoolCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Granular Synthesizer free?
Granular Synthesizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PULSE CoolCheck free?
PULSE CoolCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Granular Synthesizer or PULSE CoolCheck have ads?
Neither Granular Synthesizer nor PULSE CoolCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Granular Synthesizer or PULSE CoolCheck?
Granular Synthesizer ships an update every 3 weeks, and PULSE CoolCheck every 12 months. Most recently, Granular Synthesizer was updated on October 8, 2026 and PULSE CoolCheck on October 27, 2026.

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