Comparison

Pulsar XT vs MyMaptuner

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

Head to head
About

Pulsar XT

Enhance your late model truck's performance with a plug-and-play module and smartphone app. Adjust fuel and boost curves for improved drivability, mileage, and power. Offers on-the-fly control over multiple power levels and vehicle features.

Highlights
  • Plug-and-play module
  • Smartphone app control
  • Adjustable power levels
  • Improved mileage
  • Enhanced power gains
  • Tire size calibration
  • Manual DPF regens
Features
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The Pulsar XT offers late model truck owners better drivability, improved mileage and more power through a plug and play module and interactive smartphone app like nothing else on the market. Developed specifically for the owner who needs more from his truck, Pulsar XT adjusts fuel and boost curves for mild power gains and modest mileage improvements. Using the industries most advanced technology, our new smartphone interface offers unmatched adjustability over your trucks features. Our simple plug n’ play under hood module integrates seamlessly with your truck for complete control over the driving experience with multiple power levels, adjustable on the fly. Using factory steering wheel controls, wireless Bluetooth switch or our integrated app, you’ll love the added power and throttle response. Our emissions safe tuning offers modest power gains you’ll feel while towing and daily driving. This App offers simple control over features like tire size calibration, manual DPF regens, TPMS settings, engine auto start/stop disable, and more (options vary by vehicle make and model). Built-in safety features like Engine Coolant Temperature protection offers the peace of mind knowing your engine always performs to the best of its ability without potential of harm from the added power. Download the app and run through a demo mode and then pick up the all-new Pulsar XT module today!

About

MyMaptuner

This application allows users to tune, monitor, and diagnose their vehicle's performance. It requires an Maptuner device to function.

Highlights
  • Vehicle tuning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Diagnostic capabilities
  • Requires Maptuner device
Features
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Tune, monitor and diagnose your vehicle using an obtained Maptuner device.

Screenshots

Pulsar XT4 screens
MyMaptuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pulsar XT at 3.3 against MyMaptuner's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pulsar XT holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsar XT ships an update every 6 weeks, MyMaptuner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pulsar XT versus MyMaptuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsar XTMyMaptuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolley Performance ProductsMaptun Performance AB

Customer experience

Pulsar XT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MyMaptuner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Pulsar XT

No in-app purchases

None

MyMaptuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulsar XT free?
Pulsar XT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyMaptuner free?
MyMaptuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pulsar XT or MyMaptuner?
Pulsar XT is rated higher. Pulsar XT averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MyMaptuner averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Pulsar XT or MyMaptuner have ads?
Neither Pulsar XT nor MyMaptuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulsar XT or MyMaptuner?
Pulsar XT ships an update every 6 weeks, and MyMaptuner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pulsar XT was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyMaptuner on October 24, 2026.

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