Comparison

Pulse vs The Platform App

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

This intelligent wellness companion uses real-time biometric data like HRV, sleep, and activity to provide simple, meaningful guidance for managing stress. It offers gentle nudges and quick interventions to help you build resilience and self-awareness throughout your day.

Highlights
  • Real-time biometric tracking (HRV, sleep, activity)
  • Personalized stress management guidance
  • Gentle nudges and quick interventions
  • Pattern learning for self-awareness
  • Integration with wearables (Apple Health, Fitbit)
  • Focus on small, impactful daily actions
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Pulse by Fierce is an intelligent wellness companion that helps you understand and manage your stress—moment by moment. Using real-time biometric signals like Heart Rate Variability (HRV), sleep, and activity, Pulse turns your body’s data into simple, meaningful guidance. Instead of overwhelming you with numbers, Pulse provides gentle nudges, quick interventions, and reflective check-ins that support you throughout your day. Whether it’s a sudden rise in stress, a gradual shift in calm, or a moment of recovery, Pulse helps you notice what’s happening and take small, supportive actions when it matters most. Over time, Pulse learns your patterns—highlighting what helps you feel better, when stress tends to show up, and how your body responds. This builds deeper self-awareness, helping you feel more balanced, resilient, and in control. Pulse integrates seamlessly with wearable devices like Apple Health and Fitbit, ensuring every insight is grounded in your real-world data. With Pulse, improving your wellbeing doesn’t require big changes—just small, meaningful moments that add up over time.

About

The Platform App

Features
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The Platform is a structured wellness companion that helps you follow your coaching programs, track your progress, and stay consistent with healthy habits. Built for members of The Platform’s wellness programs, the app brings your schedule, content, and progress into one simple experience. Key features - Program timeline: View your current phase, upcoming sessions, and completed milestones in a clear timeline. - Daily check‑ins: Log mood, energy, and habits to stay accountable throughout your journey. - Guided content: Access lessons, videos, and resources curated by The Platform’s coaches. - Session reminders: Get notified about live calls, workshops, and key program events so you never miss an update. - Progress tracking: See how your consistency improves over time with simple, visual summaries.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
The Platform App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Platform App at none against Pulse's 2. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The Platform App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update monthly, The Platform App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pulse versus The Platform App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseThe Platform App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFierce Inc.Muhammad Hanif Handokoputra

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$99.001 Year
None

The Platform App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Platform App free?
The Platform App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or The Platform App have ads?
Neither Pulse nor The Platform App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or The Platform App?
Pulse ships an update monthly, and The Platform App fortnightly. Most recently, Pulse was updated on June 10, 2026 and The Platform App on September 18, 2026.

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