Comparison

Zatmobile+ vs PFM Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Zatmobile+

Features
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Zatmobile+ features built-in ANPR, dynamic allowlist management, and intelligent observations. Zatmobile+ enables rows of parked vehicles to be accurately and efficiently scanned by CEOs or car park managers without manually entering registration numbers, making the parking and environmental enforcement process faster. Features - Issue warning notices based on your business rules - Issue Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) - Capture photographic evidence of each contravention - Suitable for private parking, Local Authorities and self-ticketing Simplicity Zatmobile+ is designed to simplify parking enforcement for your staff. Its ease-of-use enables parking operations teams to be productive quickly. Zatmobile+ collects and processes contravention data, including vehicle details, and automatically collects GPS location. Zatmobile+ accurately records the type of contravention and its supporting evidence. Greater Efficiency Increase your productivity by keeping your enforcement team focused on assisting motorists and parking enforcement, not administrative tasks. Zatmobile+ seamlessly transfers contravention records to the back office automatically in real-time. Operative Tracking Real-time map overlays of operative movements are available in our Zatpark back office platform. Real-time and historic operative location tracking allows you to monitor the effectiveness and safety of your mobile workforce. Built-in ANPR With built-in ANPR, Zatmobile+ automatically scans number plates to improve the speed and accuracy of enforcement activities. Zatmobile+ automation removes unnecessary administration, reducing costs and improving your service. Work Order Management and Tasks Zatmobile+ enables direct and efficient communications between back-office staff and CEOs. With Zatmobile+, your team can efficiently identify, assign, and complete tasks, from fading signs and lines to faulty Pay-and-Display machines or abandoned vehicles. Zatmobile+ can allocate, assign, pick up and action tasks with in-built tasks and real time tracking. Work Orders can be created by mobile devices or your Zatpark back office, enabling rapid completion of tasks. Time Management Zatmobile+ allows concurrent time management, activity tracking, and reporting enabling you to analyse productivity and performance. Zatmobile+ is configurable to your needs. It breaks down time management across the working day, allowing you to choose what your operatives to track and whether or not GPS tracking is enabled. Zatmobile+ requires an active Zatpark enforcement platform account. For more information about creating an account call us on +44 3333 440 834 or visit our website: http://www.zatpark.com.

About

PFM Pulse

Features
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PFM Pulse โ€” your centre's performance, understood in seconds. PFM Pulse turns your footfall data into a fast, glanceable mobile experience. Open the app and instantly see how your shopping centre is performing โ€” no reports, no waiting. Three ways to read your centre: โ€ข Pulse โ€” Right Now. Your opening screen. See what's happening today and compare against yesterday, last week, and the same period last year. Customisable widgets bring the context you care about to the front. โ€ข Timeline โ€” What & When. Track counts through the day, then switch to week, month, or year views with built-in comparisons. See the day's weather and your peak-traffic moment, in absolute numbers or percentages. โ€ข Building โ€” Where. See live occupancy inside your building right now, and drill down across floors, zones, and entrances. Built for everyone on site. Switch instantly between locations, tailor opening hours, thresholds, and week start to match how you work. PFM Pulse is available to PFM Advantage customers. Sign-in is managed securely by your organisation.

Screenshots

Zatmobile+4 screens
PFM Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zatmobile+ and PFM Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zatmobile+ ships an update every 3 weeks, PFM Pulse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zatmobile+ versus PFM Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZatmobile+PFM Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size59 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnity Five LimitedPFM-Intelligence

In-app purchases

None

Zatmobile+

No in-app purchases

None

PFM Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zatmobile+ free?
Zatmobile+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PFM Pulse free?
PFM Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zatmobile+ or PFM Pulse have ads?
Neither Zatmobile+ nor PFM Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zatmobile+ or PFM Pulse?
Zatmobile+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PFM Pulse every 4 weeks. Most recently, Zatmobile+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and PFM Pulse on October 5, 2026.

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