# After Inc. vs Pulse

The clearest difference is price: Pulse at Free against After Inc.'s $1.99. Pulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). After Inc.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pulse is free to download; After Inc. costs $1.99 up front. After Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | After Inc. | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 288 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ndemic Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/525818842) | [Bastien Piechon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892162820) |

## What reviewers say

### After Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Simulation, #13 Top Paid · Strategy, #34 Top Paid · Games, #54 Top Paid (US App Store)

Rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse by building a settlement, exploring, and scavenging for resources. Make difficult societal decisions and defend against zombie threats in a persistent campaign.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore a post-apocalyptic world, Scavenge for resources, Make difficult societal decisions, Defend against zombie infestations, Research new technologies, Persistent campaign with multiple settlements

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Leaders | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheats & Punishment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (big discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Critical Mass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Bunkers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (discount) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Offline play
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free play mode
- 🔒 Limited number of missions
- 🐛 Scrolling issues in menus

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden zombie attacks crippling settlements
- Moral system being too punishing
- Difficulty balancing issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/sandbox mode
- More varied mission types
- Ability to customize settlement
- Improved camera controls
- More content updates and expansions


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-beat/id6762782294)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is After Inc. free?

After Inc. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pulse free?

Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do After Inc. or Pulse have ads?

Pulse shows ads; After Inc. does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*