Comparison

LeoStep vs Instant Pulse

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

Head to head
About

LeoStep

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Leostep is an interactive running and cycling application developed by Leobit as a part of the internal employee wellness program. But all good things are meant to be shared, so we're releasing our LeoStep fitness & wellness application for public use. Leostep aims to inspire users to take long walks by making physical activity fun and game-like. The application uses gamification elements to make everyday walks a part of your lifestyle. The features include: • creating routes, checkpoints, daily and weekly goals, workouts, and more on the user's personal admin panel • moderation of training intensity according to your individual comfortable pace • reviewing own progress, summaries, session statistics, scores, leaderboard, status, and level achieved • virtual adventures with the chosen team and reaching common goals • possibility to invite friends and get points for their activities Leostep uses HealthKit to export your Leostep activities into the Health app. Now, let's get started!

About

Instant Pulse

Effortlessly track your heart rate in seconds using your device's camera. This app automatically saves readings and syncs with Apple Health, offering convenient widgets and reminders for regular monitoring.

Highlights
  • Measure heart rate in 8 seconds with camera
  • Apple Watch app with complications
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Home and Lock Screen Widgets
  • Daily measurement reminders
Features
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Instant Pulse measures your heart rate in just 8 seconds using the built-in wide-angle camera of your iPhone or iPad — no extra equipment needed. Simply place your finger calmly over the camera, stay still, and the app will measure your heart rate and save the result automatically. If you are using an iPad without a camera flash, take your measurements in a well-lit environment, such as under direct sunlight or near a light source. FEATURES • Measure your heart rate in just 8 seconds using only your finger and the camera. • Apple Watch app with watch complications to see your latest reading at a glance. • Reads and writes your heart rate data to Apple Health, including background sync. • View your latest heart rate reading from Apple Health directly on your Watch complication or Home and Lock Screen Widgets — without opening the app. • Schedule daily reminders to measure your pulse regularly. • Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets. DISCLAIMER Instant Pulse measures your heart rate accurately but is not a certified medical device and should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Consult your doctor if your resting heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute (tachycardia), or if you are not a trained athlete and your resting heart rate is consistently below 60 beats per minute (bradycardia) — especially if accompanied by symptoms such as fainting, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

Screenshots

LeoStep4 screens
Instant Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LeoStep at every 11 days against Instant Pulse's every 4 months. Instant Pulse's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeoStep ships an update every 11 days, Instant Pulse every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LeoStep versus Instant Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeoStepInstant Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeobit, TOVMiroslav Otsedarski

In-app purchases

None

LeoStep

No in-app purchases

None

Instant Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeoStep free?
LeoStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Pulse free?
Instant Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LeoStep or Instant Pulse have ads?
Neither LeoStep nor Instant Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeoStep or Instant Pulse?
LeoStep ships an update every 11 days, and Instant Pulse every 4 months. Most recently, LeoStep was updated on October 5, 2026 and Instant Pulse on October 14, 2026.

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