Mastowatch vs PulseView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
PulseView
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Mastowatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PulseView asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mastowatch | PulseView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Ferrell | Marcel Hagenacker |
In-app purchases
Mastowatch
- Small Tip$0.99
- Mastowatch Pro$3.99
- Medium tip$4.99
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- Large Tip$9.99
PulseView
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mastowatch free?
Is PulseView free?
Do Mastowatch or PulseView have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mastowatch or PulseView?
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