# SafeKey vs Pulse

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against SafeKey's shown. Pulse also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SafeKey's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SafeKey against 5.0 for Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SafeKey | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safekey-password-manager/id6475980444/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-project-tracker/id6761269528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoyeol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721437700) | [Manan Shukla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888531857) |

## What reviewers say

### SafeKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safekey-password-manager/id6475980444)

This app securely stores and encrypts your passwords locally and via iCloud. Access your credentials across Apple devices, protected by biometric verification and offering search and note-taking features.

**Highlights:** iCloud synchronization, Local data encryption, Biometric verification, Automatic logo loading, Unlimited item search, Add notes to items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-project-tracker/id6761269528)

This app visualizes project progress with a dynamic "heartbeat" that reflects your activity. It helps you stay focused with daily priorities and timers, track your work patterns, and build momentum for personal goals and creative endeavors.

**Highlights:** Dynamic project heartbeat visualization, Daily priority setting, Pomodoro-style focus timer, Quick progress logging, Weekly activity pattern maps, Streak tracking and achievements, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SafeKey free?

SafeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulse free?

Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SafeKey or Pulse?

SafeKey and Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SafeKey or Pulse have ads?

SafeKey shows ads; Pulse does not.

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