GUD Yoga vs YMCA Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GUD Yoga
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Never miss a moment on your mat at GUD Yoga! Download the GUD Yoga Mobile App today to view & register for classes, learn more about ongoing promotions & events, become a member, and receive important studio updates – all with a few simple taps! About GUD Yoga: GUD Yoga is a Norfolk, Virginia yoga studio offering a variety of classes every day for clients of all levels & backgrounds. We believe in the principles & practice of yoga to build a stronger community, while empowering individuals to live their best lives. Located on Norfolk’s historic Colley Avenue, our studio home hosts a 1300 sqft practice space with luxury cork floors, state-of-the-art ventilation system, abundance of natural light & lush plant life. Every inch of our property has been meticulously designed to facilitate safe in-person connections & self-care through the practice of yoga.
YMCA Pulse
This app allows YMCA members to manage their accounts, find and reserve events, and check in quickly. It provides a member dashboard for personal and family information, and details about branch facilities and programs.
- Discover and reserve events
- Fast barcode check-in
- Add membership to digital wallet
- Manage member information
- View membership forms
- Explore branch details
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A new way to manage all things YMCA with SGA Pulse. Easily find and reserve events, stay updated on member details, and effortlessly check in at your favorite locations. Discover and Reserve Events Easily view upcoming events in a clear calendar view. Learn more about your favorite events and reserve your spot with our quick reservation process. Fast Check-In Scan your barcode for quick and easy entry. Conveniently add your membership card to Google or Apple Wallet for effortless access. Member Dashboard Manage your member information for you and your family. View and sign membership forms. Branch Details Explore branch details, including hours of operation, available facilities, and offered programs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YMCA Pulse at fortnightly against GUD Yoga's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GUD Yoga ships an update monthly, YMCA Pulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GUD Yoga | YMCA Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.3 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GUD Yoga, LLC | SGA Software |
Bugs and requests
GUD Yoga
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
YMCA Pulse
Reported bugs
23 issues- App does not work
- App refuses to come up
- App will not open
- App is not working
- App is non-functional
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- App is unusable
- App has glitches
- App logs you out
- App forgets credentials
- App takes too long to load
- App doesn't keep Apple Wallet sign-in
- App doesn't remember Face ID or preferences
- App doesn't save settings when logged out
- App wipes out filters
- Category function on calendar does not work
- App says there was a loading error
- App is very slow with multiple branches selected
- Cannot scroll through calendar
- App displays a white screen when opened
- App does not load
- App flashes white
- App goes blank
- App is not compatible with iOS 18
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to send class reservation to phone's calendar
- Location-aware membership card in Apple Wallet
- Allow use of membership card in Apple Wallet on iPhone
- Keep old functionality (e.g., workout logs, rankings)
In-app purchases
GUD Yoga
No in-app purchases
YMCA Pulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GUD Yoga free?
Is YMCA Pulse free?
Do GUD Yoga or YMCA Pulse have ads?
Which is updated more often, GUD Yoga or YMCA Pulse?
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