Diet Pulse vs Read This When
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diet Pulse
This AI-powered app helps you achieve health goals by providing personalized meal plans, tracking calories and nutrition, monitoring workouts, and managing hydration. It integrates with smart devices for seamless data syncing and offers visual progress tracking.
- AI personalized diet plans
- Calorie counter with camera support
- Fitness and workout tracker
- Smart device integration
- Hydration management
- Progress tracking with visual insights
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Achieve your health goals with Diet Pulse — your all-in-one AI diet planner, calorie counter, meal tracker, fitness tracker, and nutrition app. Track calories, scan food, log meals, monitor workouts, follow personalized diet plans, and stay hydrated with one simple app designed for weight loss and healthier living. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build better eating habits, improve nutrition, or stay consistent with your fitness routine, Diet Pulse helps you make smarter daily choices. KEY FEATURES AI Diet Planner Get personalized diet plans based on your goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or eat healthier, Diet Pulse helps you follow a plan that fits your routine. Calorie Counter & Food Tracker Log breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks with ease. Track calories, macros, nutrients, and daily intake using food search, barcode scanning, and camera-supported food tracking. Macro & Nutrition Tracker Understand your nutrition with clear insights into protein, carbs, fats, calories, vitamins, minerals, and more. Stay informed and make better food choices every day. Meal Planner for Weight Loss Plan meals that match your calorie goals and diet preferences. Discover meal ideas and recipes that fit your daily calorie budget. Fitness & Workout Tracker Track workouts, steps, calories burned, and fitness progress. Whether you exercise at home, at the gym, or outdoors, Diet Pulse helps you stay on top of your activity. Smart Device Sync Connect with supported fitness trackers and smart devices, including Apple Watch, Garmin, and Fitbit, to sync activity, sleep, and health data. Diet Plans for Every Goal Choose from diet styles such as low carb, Mediterranean, high protein, flat belly, vegetarian, vegan, keto, and more. Progress Tracking Monitor your weight, body measurements, fitness milestones, and health trends with visual progress insights and goal tracking. Water Tracker & Hydration Reminders Set daily hydration goals, track your water intake, and get reminders to stay hydrated throughout the day. HOW DIET PULSE WORKS 1. Set your health goal Choose your goal, such as weight loss, fitness, muscle building, or general wellness. 2. Track meals and calories Log your food, scan items, monitor macros, and understand your nutrition. 3. Follow your personalized plan Use AI-powered diet planning to stay consistent with your health goals. 4. Track activity and progress Monitor workouts, hydration, weight, and daily progress in one place. WHY CHOOSE DIET PULSE? Diet Pulse combines calorie tracking, food logging, meal planning, nutrition insights, workout tracking, hydration reminders, and AI diet planning in one easy-to-use app. Download Diet Pulse: Weight Loss Plan today and start building healthier habits. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Diet Pulse provides diet suggestions and nutritional guidance for general wellness purposes only. It is not a replacement for personalized advice from a qualified nutritionist, registered dietitian, physician, or healthcare provider. Before starting any diet plan or making significant changes to your diet, consult a qualified healthcare professional to ensure it is appropriate for your individual needs and health status. Diet Pulse does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any medical concerns or conditions, seek professional medical advice before making dietary changes. User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Read This When
This app offers personalized daily quotes based on your emotional needs and helps you track your mood and build healthy habits. It provides a Wellness Score, rewards achievements, and features a calming, private interface.
- Personalized daily quotes
- Wellness Score tracking
- Mood pattern analysis
- Habit building tools
- Achievement system
- Private journaling
- Calming dark interface
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Read This When helps you find the right words when you need them most. Get personalised daily quotes matched to your emotions, discover your Wellness Score, track your mood patterns, and build lasting healthy habits. YOUR WELLNESS SCORE • Answer 10 simple questions to discover your starting Wellness Score • Watch your score grow each week as you build healthy habits • Progress through 21 tiers from "Awakening" to "Zenith" • Track your journey and progress • Reveal your updated score every Sunday PERSONALISED JUST FOR YOU • Choose 4-5 "resonance words" that match your emotional needs (calm, strength, hope, brave, worthy and more) • Receive daily quotes from our library of carefully curated messages • Get exactly what you need to hear, when you need to hear it EARN ACHIEVEMENTS • Collect Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond badges • Unlock milestones for consistency, technique mastery, journaling and more • Celebrate your progress with animated celebrations • Track your collection across multiple categories TRACK YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLNESS • Simple daily mood tracking to spot patterns over time • Private journal entries for reflection and self-discovery • Weekly and monthly insights to understand what affects your mood BUILD HEALTHY HABITS • 10 science-backed therapeutic techniques rotated daily • Track habits that support your wellness journey • Smart reminders so you never miss a day BEAUTIFUL & CALMING • Thoughtfully designed dark interface for comfort • Soothing colour palette designed for emotional wellbeing • Clean, distraction-free experience PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN • Database-level security ensures only you can access your information • No adverts, no tracking, no selling your data • Cloud sync keeps your data safe and accessible across devices SUBSCRIPTION INFO Choose the plan that works for you: • Monthly: £5.99/month • Annual: £49.99/year (save over 30% + get a 3-day free trial) Your subscription supports ongoing development and keeps the app advert-free. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Start your wellness journey today. IMPORTANT NOTE - NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR THERAPY This app is a self-care and emotional wellness tool. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or need professional support, please contact a qualified therapist or crisis helpline. Privacy Policy: https://www.readthiswhen.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.readthiswhen.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Diet Pulse at free with in-app purchases against Read This When's subscription. Read This When's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Diet Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Read This When sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Diet Pulse against 5.0 for Read This When. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Diet Pulse ships an update weekly, Read This When fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Diet Pulse | Read This When |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dhara DilipKumar | MATHEW JAMES GRADWELL |
In-app purchases
Diet Pulse
- 1-Month Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 3-Month Access7 Days trial$9.993 Months
- 12-Month Access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Read This When
- RTW - Monthly$6.991 Month
- RTW - Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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