# Check Mate EX vs Pulse

The clearest difference is rating: Pulse at 5.0 against Check Mate EX's 3.7. Check Mate EX's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check Mate EX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check Mate EX | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-minimal-habit-tracker/id6758865997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logical Software Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573628511) | [Terror LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350269675) |

## What reviewers say

### Check Mate EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129)

Create and reuse custom checklists for recurring tasks like camping trips. Organize items alphabetically or manually. Data syncs across devices, even offline.

**Highlights:** Create reusable checklists, Manual item arrangement, Alphabetical sorting, Offline data sync, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Mate EX | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-minimal-habit-tracker/id6758865997)

Build and maintain daily routines with this minimalist habit tracker. Monitor your progress through a calendar heatmap and receive gentle reminders to stay on track. All your data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Custom habit icons and colors, Streak tracking with stats, Calendar heatmap visualization, Daily reminder notifications, Distraction-free dark interface, Local data storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pulse monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| pulse pro annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check Mate EX free?

Check Mate EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pulse free?

Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Check Mate EX or Pulse?

Pulse is rated higher. Check Mate EX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Check Mate EX or Pulse have ads?

Neither Check Mate EX nor Pulse shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*