Comparison

Los Alamos Now vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Los Alamos Now

Features
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Become a civic resident and engage with your county like never before by downloading the official app. With features like About Los Alamos, Customer Care Center, Services, County Council, Report an Issue, Calendar and News you'll find it easier than ever to stay connected with Los Alamos County, NM with just a few taps on your mobile device. About Los Alamos, Customer Care Center, Services, and County Council sections allow you to have all the important contact and destination information in your county with the click of a button. Learn about your county's history, demographics and elected officials. Find parks, facilities and points-of-interest along with information, phone numbers, maps and directions. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings and upcoming events through the Calendar and News. Report issues within your county like asphalt maintenance and utility billing questions straight from the app. Track reports and receive updates directly from the county staff. Download your county's app and start engaging with your county on a more meaningful level. Become a civic resident today!

About

Pulse

Features
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PulseCode is an offline communication tool that lets you send, detect, and experiment with signals using light, sound, and local Wi‑Fi — all in one app. No internet? No problem. Communicate, test signals, or explore frequency-based interactions directly from your device. PulseCode brings three powerful channels together: **Light** Send and receive Morse-style signals using your camera, flash, or screen. Includes calibration tools, real-time indicators, and Light Watch to analyze brightness patterns. **Sound** Generate custom frequencies, build tone patterns, and run real-time signal detection. Test different frequency ranges, explore how sound interacts with your environment, and experiment with tones that may influence reactions such as movement or vibration in nearby objects or animals. **Local Wi‑Fi** Connect with nearby devices on the same network. Discover users, set a display name, and exchange messages directly — no internet required. --- **Privacy first** Core features work without any account or cloud connection. Permissions (camera, microphone, local network) are only used when you activate related features. --- Perfect for: • Outdoor and camping • Emergency situations • Signal experiments and learning • Offline communication

Screenshots

Los Alamos Now4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Los Alamos Now and Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Los Alamos Now versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLos Alamos NowPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInc. County of Los AlamosMehmet Cihat KIDIMAN

In-app purchases

None

Los Alamos Now

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Los Alamos Now free?
Los Alamos Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Los Alamos Now or Pulse have ads?
Neither Los Alamos Now nor Pulse shows ads.

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