Comparison

AutoTwist vs PulsarCast

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

Head to head
About

AutoTwist

This app acts as a digital referee for the classic Twister game. It offers manual control or an auto-spin mode with customizable delays, making parties and family nights more engaging. Enjoy different game modes and adjust voice-over settings for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Manual spinner control
  • Auto-spin mode with customizable delay
  • Classic and Modern game modes
  • Adjustable voice-over volume, pitch, and speed
  • Screen dimming option in auto-spin
Features
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AutoTwist is the premier, unofficial, companion app for use with Hasbro's TWISTER® game mat, which you can find at most retailers! The referee can just tap the screen to get the next move, or you can play in auto-spin mode! Either way, this app is sure to make your next party or family night amazing! iPhone/iPad Features: • Manual mode: tap or spin the pointer to get next move • 2 game modes, Classic and Modern • Auto-spin mode: • Set delay from 3 to 42 seconds • Option to dim screen while in Auto-Spin mode • Adjust volume, pitch, & speed of voice-overs WatchOS Features: • Tap or spin the pointer to get next move • 2 game modes, Classic and Modern • Adjust volume, pitch, & speed of voice-overs

About

PulsarCast

Features
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PulsarCast is the podcast app we always wanted: fast, private and focused on listening. Bring your podcasts with you, organize them your way, and listen without ads, trackers or unnecessary clutter. WHY LISTENERS SWITCH • Follow any podcast by search, RSS, private feed or Spotify show link • Import and export OPML so your library stays yours • Organize shows into colored lists and continuous queues • Download new episodes automatically for offline listening • Use Voice Boost, Smart Speed and pitch-corrected playback speed • Navigate chapters, links, sleep timer and configurable skip buttons • Sync your library, queue and progress with an optional passwordless account • Listen on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and CarPlay • Personalize the app with themes, colors, icons and a calmer home screen PRIVATE BY DESIGN PulsarCast has no ads, no third-party trackers and we never sell your data. The core podcast player works without an account. PULSARCAST ULTRA Ultra is optional. It unlocks AI listening tools, personal audio, advanced smart-list automations, web access and deeper customization. With Ultra you can: • Turn articles, links, PDFs and pasted text into listenable episodes • Ask questions about an episode or your whole library • Get summaries, cited links and skippable-section detection • Upload your own audio and listen everywhere • Automate downloads, alerts, queue rules and cleanup • Use the full PulsarCast experience on the web The core podcast player stays free. Ultra is available as an optional auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pulsarcast.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pulsarcast.com/terms

Screenshots

AutoTwist4 screens
PulsarCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PulsarCast at Free against AutoTwist's $0.99. PulsarCast also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). AutoTwist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

PulsarCast is free to download; AutoTwist costs $0.99 up front. PulsarCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. AutoTwist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoTwist ships an update every 3 weeks, PulsarCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoTwist versus PulsarCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoTwistPulsarCast
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinimeGreat Heights Systems S.L.

In-app purchases

None

AutoTwist

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PulsarCast

Subscriptions3
  • PulsarCast Ultra$6.001 Month
  • PulsarCast Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • PulsarCast Ultra$60.001 Year

Questions

Is AutoTwist free?
AutoTwist costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulsarCast free?
PulsarCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoTwist or PulsarCast have ads?
Neither AutoTwist nor PulsarCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoTwist or PulsarCast?
AutoTwist ships an update every 3 weeks, and PulsarCast every 4 days. Most recently, AutoTwist was updated on October 7, 2026 and PulsarCast on October 12, 2026.

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