Comparison

Palm vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Palm

Write and execute JavaScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a simple shell, run logs, and essential functions for on-the-go coding. Perfect for developers who need to stay productive anywhere.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript scripts
  • Simple shell interface
  • Run logs for debugging
  • Includes promise, console, fetch
  • File editing capabilities
  • Code on the go
Features
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Take your JavaScript coding to the next level with this amazing app that lets you write and run scripts on your iPhone or iPad. With its simple shell and run logs, you'll have everything you need to code on the go. Plus, it includes basic functions like promise, console, and fetch, making it easy to edit your files quickly and efficiently. Whether you're on the train, waiting in line, or just taking a break, this app is perfect for staying productive and never missing a beat. Best of all, it's free to download and use, so give it a try and start coding anywhere, anytime! TERMS OF USE: https://onebuffer.com/termofuse.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://onebuffer.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Pulse

Monitor your website's status with instant local notifications and home screen widgets. Get alerted immediately if any of your added URLs go offline, allowing for quick resolution. Ideal for personal blogs or business pages to ensure they remain accessible.

Highlights
  • Add multiple websites
  • Local downtime notifications
  • Home screen widgets
  • System-scheduled checks
  • Monitor blogs and business sites
Features
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Pulse is your go-to tool for keeping an eye on your website's status, effortlessly! Add your URLs, and we'll let you know with a local notification if one of your sites goes down, so you can jump in and fix it ASAP. With handy widgets, you can also keep track of your site's health at a glance, right from your home screen. Our app works with your iPhone's system to periodically check the status of your websites. While the checks are scheduled by the system, they’re frequent enough to ensure you're always up to speed on any issues. Whether it's for your personal blog or your business page, Pulse helps you stay on top of things without breaking a sweat. Key Features: - Add multiple websites and get notified if any go offline. - Local notifications to alert you as soon as there's an issue. - Widgets for quick access, giving you an at-a-glance view of your website status. - System-scheduled checks, designed to be efficient and reliable, without draining your battery. - Perfect for monitoring blogs, e-commerce sites, or any website you care about. Keep your sites running smoothly with Pulse, and rest easy knowing you're always in the loop when something goes wrong!

Screenshots

Palm4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulse at 100% against Palm's 50%. Pulse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Palm's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Palm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palm ships an update daily, Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Palm versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalmPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuoc Thanh CaoAryaman Sharda

Customer experience

Palm

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Pulse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Palm

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palm free?
Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Palm or Pulse?
Pulse is rated higher. Palm averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pulse averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Palm or Pulse have ads?
Neither Palm nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palm or Pulse?
Palm ships an update daily, and Pulse weekly. Most recently, Palm was updated on August 20, 2026 and Pulse on September 17, 2026.

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