Comparison

Mastowatch vs PulseView

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

Head to head
About

Mastowatch

Discover and explore Mastodon servers with this utility app. Get detailed statistics, view trending content, and check server rules and limitations without needing to log in.

Highlights
  • Find Mastodon servers
  • Inspect server details
  • View user and post counts
  • See trending links and posts
  • Check blocked domains
  • Discover custom emoji
  • Review server rules
Features
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Hi! I’m Mastowatch and I can help you find and inspect Mastodon servers. Whether you're new to Mastodon and just need help finding the perfect instance or you want to look up details and statistics about your favorites, Mastowatch can help you find anything you might need to know about a particular Mastodon server without ever logging in! Features: * User and post counts * Trending links and posts * Blocked domains * Custom emoji * Rules * Supported languages * Supported upload types and sizes * Character limits * And more! Let Mastowatch help you find your home on Mastodon, the decentralized social network of the future with no ads and no tracking!

About

PulseView

Features
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PulseView is your elegant companion app for WhatPulse. Track your keystrokes, mouse clicks, uptime stats and more – right from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Features: • Live view of your WhatPulse stats • Widgets with live activity tracking • Milestones, rankings, and personal records • Apple Watch support with user tracking and live insights • Built for privacy – no data collection, no ads • Works across iPhone, iPad, macOS, and Apple Watch • Dark and light mode support PulseView uses the official WhatPulse API to fetch public stats. All data remains local to your device – no tracking, no cloud sync. Just insight. Note: An internet connection is required to fetch current WhatPulse data. PulseView is a non-commercial community project by Nebuliton.

Screenshots

Mastowatch4 screens
PulseView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseView at none against Mastowatch's 4. PulseView also leads on iOS requirement (18.4 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. Mastowatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PulseView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mastowatch versus PulseView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastowatchPulseView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJustin FerrellMarcel Hagenacker

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mastowatch

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Mastowatch Pro$3.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
None

PulseView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mastowatch free?
Mastowatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulseView free?
PulseView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mastowatch or PulseView have ads?
Neither Mastowatch nor PulseView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mastowatch or PulseView?
Mastowatch ships an update monthly, and PulseView monthly. Most recently, Mastowatch was updated on October 21, 2026 and PulseView on October 10, 2026.

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