GivePulse vs Aligna Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GivePulse
This platform connects individuals and groups for volunteer opportunities and community initiatives. It helps organize events, track participation, and analyze collective impact. Designed for cities, schools, businesses, and individuals to foster community engagement.
- Volunteer opportunity search and registration
- Activity tracking for individuals and groups
- Community initiative support
- Collective impact analysis
- Event organization tools
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GivePulse is the community engagement platform analyzing collective impact for cities, universities, schools, businesses, groups and individuals. We bring people together to volunteer and address issues and gaps in the community. At the same time, we power the backend and logistical requirements for community movements and initiatives. GivePulse can be used by any volunteer, student, organizer, manager or coordinator to search, register, and track their activity in the community. It is currently only in select cities. Please contact us if you want a formal launch in your city. Join GivePulse!
Aligna Journal
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Aligna helps you stay connected to the why behind your goals—so you actually follow through. Instead of cold metrics and guilt, Aligna turns your goal into a calm daily ritual: visual inspiration, guided reflection, and tiny next steps you can do today. Open Aligna and see your vision board—images that capture the feeling of your goal—plus your personal "why" statement. Then journal with purpose using prompts that keep you focused on what matters. After each session, Aligna gives you a warm, concise wrap‑up with clear takeaways and micro‑actions (small, doable steps for today). Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GivePulse at none against Aligna Journal's 2. 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. Aligna Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. GivePulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GivePulse | Aligna Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GivePulse, Inc. | HALLOU ENTERPRISES, INC |
In-app purchases
GivePulse
No in-app purchases
Aligna Journal
- Aligna Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Aligna Pro - Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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