# FastCheckin vs Pulk

The clearest difference is rating: FastCheckin at 4.5 against Pulk's 1.0. FastCheckin also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 33 months). Pulk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

FastCheckin costs $0.99 and Pulk $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FastCheckin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of FastCheckin's written reviews are positive against 14% of Pulk's.

FastCheckin ships an update every 4 months, Pulk every 33 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCheckin | Pulk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcheckin/id493265157/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulk/id1239146891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | #167 |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Ogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/379825481) | [Giuseppe Cigala](https://appshunter.io/developer/337940988) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCheckin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcheckin/id493265157)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Easily check into Foursquare (Swarm) venues with quick access to favorites, history, and mayorships. Offers map check-ins, venue search, and customizable check-in options.

**Highlights:** Check in from favorites, Check in from history, Check in from mayorships, Check in on map, Quick venue search, Public/private checkin, Customize check-in dialog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulk/id1239146891)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a walkie-talkie for instant communication with nearby devices. Utilize Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, with options for push-to-talk or voice activation. Visualize your voice and others' with a waveform spectrum display.

**Highlights:** Walkie-talkie functionality, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Push To Talk mode, Voice Activation mode, Adjustable microphone sensitivity, Voice waveform spectrum display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCheckin free?

FastCheckin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulk free?

Pulk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FastCheckin or Pulk?

FastCheckin is rated higher. FastCheckin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pulk averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FastCheckin or Pulk have ads?

Neither FastCheckin nor Pulk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastCheckin or Pulk?

FastCheckin ships an update every 4 months, and Pulk every 33 months. Most recently, FastCheckin was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pulk on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FastCheckin or Pulk?

FastCheckin currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Pulk at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*