Comparison

PushX vs Pulse Newport

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

Head to head
About

PushX

Discover exclusive events, gain special access, and enjoy unique perks in your city. This app unlocks a world of curated experiences and benefits.

Highlights
  • Exclusive events
  • Special access
  • City perks
  • Curated experiences
Features
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Unlock your city with exclusive events, access, and perks!

About

Pulse Newport

Discover happy hour deals and events at bars in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Find bars by name, see live specials, and view upcoming events. All information is presented on a live map for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Browse happy hour deals
  • Find bars by name
  • Filter bars by open now
  • View bar details and events
  • Live map of bars
  • Stay updated on events
Features
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HAPPY HOURS Browse every happy hour deal across 29 bars in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. See exactly what's on — drink specials, food deals, and which bars are running deals at this very moment. BARS Find bars by name, filter to open now, or save your favorites. Tap any bar for full details — hours, happy hour schedules, upcoming events, and directions. MAP See every bar on a live map. Spot which ones have active happy hours at a glance. EVENTS Stay on top of recurring nights — live music, DJ sets, themed events. Tonight's lineup and what's coming up, always current. No ads. No account required. Just Newport Beach nightlife, at a glance.

Screenshots

PushX4 screens
Pulse Newport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pulse Newport at 5.0 against PushX's 4.3. PushX's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pulse Newport holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushX has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushX ships an update every 2 months, Pulse Newport every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PushX versus Pulse Newport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushXPulse Newport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPushX Inc.CHARLES TAYLOR RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

None

PushX

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Newport

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushX free?
PushX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Newport free?
Pulse Newport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PushX or Pulse Newport?
Pulse Newport is rated higher. PushX averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Pulse Newport averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PushX or Pulse Newport have ads?
Neither PushX nor Pulse Newport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushX or Pulse Newport?
PushX ships an update every 2 months, and Pulse Newport every 6 weeks. Most recently, PushX was updated on June 24, 2026 and Pulse Newport on September 13, 2026.

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