Pulse vs Spawn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
This app facilitates meeting new people in real life through small, interest-based groups with a 10-day deadline to connect. It focuses on shared activities and genuine friendships, skipping endless chatting and swiping.
- Friend matching by vibe and interests
- Small crews with 10-day meet-up missions
- Real-life activities and experiences
- Icebreaker prompts for group connection
- Local and global community options
- Safe and inclusive environment
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Meet Real Friends Fast with Pulse, the Friendship App Pulse makes it easy to meet new friends in real life. Join small groups of people in your city who share your vibe, interests, and pace. Each group is on a simple mission to meet up, try something fun, and build real friendships within a 10 day deadline. If your crew meets in real life, your mission gets extended so you can keep hanging out. No endless chatting. No awkward swiping. Just real people ready to connect and meet friends near you. How Pulse Friendship Missions Work Pick Your Friend Group Match Join a city match or choose interest based groups like queer gamers, gym buddies, book lovers, creatives, foodies, and more. Take the Friendship Vibe Test Answer a few quick questions and get matched with a small crew that feels right for you. You meet people nearby who share your pace, your interests, and your idea of fun. Group Chat Hosted by Pip the Penguin Pip the Penguin is your friendly chat host. Pip breaks the ice, keeps the group active, and helps everyone feel relaxed from the moment you match. Meet in Real Life within 10 Days Every crew has one goal. Meet up within the mission deadline. Choose from thousands of local activities like bowling, cafés, pottery studios, cooking classes, cocktails, hiking, board game nights, and more. Go on an Adventure Together Pip helps your group agree on something fun by managing polls, availability, and suggestions based on shared interests. Everything feels easy and low friction so the group can focus on making friends. Repeat Your Mission or Try a New Crew Stay with your crew and keep meeting or join a new match to find more people you vibe with. Stay Local or Go Global Make friends in your own city or join social experiences when you travel. Pulse works wherever you go. Safe and Inclusive Pulse is built for real people from all backgrounds. Queer friendly, trans inclusive, neurodiverse welcoming, and designed for positive interactions. Perfect For • Anyone who wants to make new friends • People new to a city • Digital nomads and travelers • Students and young professionals • Adults looking for friends with shared interests • Both introverts and extroverts Why Pulse Works Pulse focuses on real life connection from day one. You skip the endless messaging and get matched with people who want to meet up. Groups are small, friendly, and designed to help you relax, have fun, and form meaningful friendships. Whether you want a weekly crew to hang out with or a chance to meet new people every month, Pulse helps you build the social life you want. Key Features • Friend matching based on vibe and interests • Small crews on a 10 day meet up mission • Real life activities and experiences • Icebreakers that help the group connect • Local and global community • Safe and inclusive space Join the Friendship Movement Thousands use Pulse to find friends, meet new people, and build real connections. Ready to make friends who feel right for you? Join a crew and meet up this week. Download Pulse and find your people. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Spawn
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This app aims to ease friction of making spontaneous plans with your friends, and get rid of the infinite group chat headache. Now, when you'd like to make impromptu plans with your friends, all it takes is a few clicks, as opposed to many texts or a group chat that never sees the light of day again. Thinking of spontaneously grabbing lunch, hosting a games night, or playing basketball with some friends? This app makes that process easy and fun! As well, on the other side, you can see what your friends are up to at a glance, through either a feed or map view, to know what you're invited to join in on spontaneously. We hope you enjoy using the app, and find value in its simplicity and convenience brought to impromptu event planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spawn at none against Pulse's 6. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spawn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pulse ships an update weekly, Spawn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Spawn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pulse Now Co. | Daniel Agapov |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Pulse Backer$4.991 Month
- Pulse Patron$9.991 Month
- Pulse Guardian$24.991 Month
- Spark$4.99
- Catalyst$9.99
- Legend$24.99
Spawn
No in-app purchases









