Comparison

Pulse vs Vshage

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

This app offers two distinct modes for meeting people: a real-time map for spontaneous meetups and a video feed to avoid swipe fatigue. It includes features like AI-assisted conversation starters and a game mode for deeper connections, prioritizing user safety and privacy.

Highlights
  • Flash Map for quick meetups
  • Scrollable video feed
  • AI-assisted conversation starters
  • Timed game mode for connection
  • User-rated first messages
  • Instant visibility of likes
Features
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Pulse — Two modes. One goal — real connection. Flash Map for quick meetups, or a scrollable video feed without swipe fatigue. A bot and Synthesis game help you talk and vibe. Free now? No likes or matches needed in Flash. Tap “Flash” and a live map lights up for 30 minutes*, showing people around you who are also free — right now. Join a 1-on-1 or group chat instantly. You’ve got 30 minutes* from “hey” to a real-life meetup — whether you’re new in town and craving a museum, or your friends bailed on the bar plan. (*Each Flash session lasts 30 minutes.) Your safety matters. We never show your exact location. Available: Report, Block, SOS. Not in a rush? Scroll a vertical feed with full-screen videos and photos. No swipe fatigue. No need to rate every profile. Tired of toxic messages? You rate first messages — we push bad actors to the bottom of the feed. Hate starting first? Pulsik-bot will gently start the chat for you. No pressure, no spam. Want to connect deeper? Try “Synthesis” — a timed game mode designed for real connection. Don’t know what to say? Pulsik suggests the perfect topic based on their interests and profile. Starting a convo has never been easier. No paywalls. No guesswork. See who liked you — instantly. Download Pulse and go from “Hi” to IRL in 30 minutes*. (*Flash Map session duration) We don’t share your data. You can erase everything at any time. Privacy Policy: https://pulse.sx/en/info/privacypolicy.pdf Support: https://pulse.sx/en/help/

About

Vshage

Features
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Vshage brings together events, people nearby and the conversations that continue after you meet. FIND A REASON TO MEET Explore an event-focused feed: meetups, talks, exhibitions and community activities. Open an event to see the details, place and time, mark Going or Interested, and join the discussion. Keep track of your plans in one place. MEET PEOPLE AROUND YOU At a conference, on campus or in a coworking space, Bluetooth discovery helps you notice other Vshage members nearby. Browse profiles and shared interests, send a connection request and decide whom to keep in touch with. Discovery requires Bluetooth and other participating members nearby. KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING Message your connections, share photos, videos, voice notes and files. Reply to messages, react and make audio or video calls. Open a conversation directly from a person's profile. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR SETTINGS Tell people about your work, interests and what you are looking for. Choose who can see your profile information and who can contact you. Find your own look with light and dark themes. The interface is available in English and Russian. A COMMUNITY WITH CONTROLS Access is by invitation or approved application. In-app reporting, blocking and content moderation help you manage unwanted interactions. Bluetooth visibility and diagnostic sharing can be switched off in Settings. Account deletion is available inside the app. Vshage is about meeting in person — and staying connected afterwards.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Vshage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vshage at every 10 days against Pulse's every 3 weeks. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, Vshage every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pulse versus Vshage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseVshage
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander SavitskyAlexander Suvorov

In-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Vshage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vshage free?
Vshage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Vshage have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Vshage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or Vshage?
Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vshage every 10 days. Most recently, Pulse was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vshage on October 31, 2026.

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