Pulse Device vs MyMotive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
MyMotive
This application works with an FDA-cleared medical device to provide muscle stimulation therapy. It is intended for therapeutic use and should be used in conjunction with professional medical advice. The app is not designed for diagnosing or treating diseases.
- Muscle stimulation therapy
- FDA-cleared medical device integration
- Therapeutic use
- Medical decision support
- Disease prevention support
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MyMotive App is a product of Motive Health, Inc. The App is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment or prevention of a disease. The App operates with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared medical device. Please seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this App and before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulse Device at 100% against MyMotive's 56%. Pulse Device also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). MyMotive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model 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. MyMotive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pulse Device holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pulse Device's written reviews are positive against 56% of MyMotive's.
Pulse Device ships an update every 2 months, MyMotive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Pulse Device | MyMotive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 2.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulse Devices LLC | Motive Health, Inc. |
Customer experience
Pulse Device
MyMotive
In-app purchases
Pulse Device
- Trial Subscription$6.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
MyMotive
No in-app purchases
