Comparison

Coffee Dose vs Pulse Newport

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

Head to head
About

Coffee Dose

Discover a wide range of coffee drinks, from soothing lattes to energizing cold brews. Enjoy vegan and keto-friendly snacks made with natural ingredients. This app is a haven for all coffee lovers, offering a welcoming space for every type of sipper.

Highlights
  • Order a variety of coffee drinks
  • Discover vegan and keto-friendly snacks
  • Earn loyalty points
  • Browse coffee merchandise
  • Pay for orders
Features
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From therapeutic lattes that'll soothe your soul to cold brews that'll give you an electrifying jolt, we've got it all. It's coffee innovation turned up to 11. And yes, we've got the cheekiest coffee merch this side of the universe. For those who take their coffee with a side of health-conscious goodness, we've got a treasure trove of vegan and keto-friendly treats. Crafted with only the purest, natural ingredients, these snacks are like a guilt-free coffee flirtation. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or unapologetically basic, Coffee Dose is your haven. We welcome everyone with open arms and hot, steamy cups of joe. It's a safe space for sippers of all types, united by their love for a damn good cup of coffee.

About

Pulse Newport

Discover happy hour deals and events at bars in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Find bars by name, see live specials, and view upcoming events. All information is presented on a live map for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Browse happy hour deals
  • Find bars by name
  • Filter bars by open now
  • View bar details and events
  • Live map of bars
  • Stay updated on events
Features
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HAPPY HOURS Browse every happy hour deal across 29 bars in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. See exactly what's on — drink specials, food deals, and which bars are running deals at this very moment. BARS Find bars by name, filter to open now, or save your favorites. Tap any bar for full details — hours, happy hour schedules, upcoming events, and directions. MAP See every bar on a live map. Spot which ones have active happy hours at a glance. EVENTS Stay on top of recurring nights — live music, DJ sets, themed events. Tonight's lineup and what's coming up, always current. No ads. No account required. Just Newport Beach nightlife, at a glance.

Screenshots

Coffee Dose4 screens
Pulse Newport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Coffee Dose at 2.1K against Pulse Newport's 5. Pulse Newport's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Coffee Dose against 5.0 for Pulse Newport. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Dose has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coffee Dose ships an update monthly, Pulse Newport every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coffee Dose versus Pulse Newport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee DosePulse Newport
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPer Diem Subscriptions, Inc.CHARLES TAYLOR RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

None

Coffee Dose

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Newport

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coffee Dose free?
Coffee Dose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Newport free?
Pulse Newport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coffee Dose or Pulse Newport?
Pulse Newport is rated higher. Coffee Dose averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pulse Newport averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Coffee Dose or Pulse Newport have ads?
Neither Coffee Dose nor Pulse Newport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coffee Dose or Pulse Newport?
Coffee Dose ships an update monthly, and Pulse Newport every 6 weeks. Most recently, Coffee Dose was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pulse Newport on October 1, 2026.

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