Comparison

YMCA Pulse vs MY Y

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

Head to head
About

YMCA Pulse

This app allows YMCA members to manage their accounts, find and reserve events, and check in quickly. It provides a member dashboard for personal and family information, and details about branch facilities and programs.

Highlights
  • Discover and reserve events
  • Fast barcode check-in
  • Add membership to digital wallet
  • Manage member information
  • View membership forms
  • Explore branch details
Features
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A new way to manage all things YMCA with SGA Pulse. Easily find and reserve events, stay updated on member details, and effortlessly check in at your favorite locations. Discover and Reserve Events Easily view upcoming events in a clear calendar view. Learn more about your favorite events and reserve your spot with our quick reservation process. Fast Check-In Scan your barcode for quick and easy entry. Conveniently add your membership card to Google or Apple Wallet for effortless access. Member Dashboard Manage your member information for you and your family. View and sign membership forms. Branch Details Explore branch details, including hours of operation, available facilities, and offered programs.

About

MY Y

Access fitness classes, programs, and personal training sessions. Manage your membership by scanning your barcode and receive custom notifications about facility hours and events.

Highlights
  • Register for fitness classes and programs
  • Scan membership barcode
  • Access personal training
  • Receive custom notifications
  • View facility hours
  • Reserve courts and sessions
Features
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Download the My Y mobile app for fitness, wellness, & community! As a member you will get instant access to register for fitness classes and programs, scan your barcode, access to personal training, and receive custom notifications from your Y! Features Include: SCHEDULE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS: View, search and reserve group exercise classes, small group training, tennis courts, personal training and more. FACILITY HOURS: Quickly find out opening and closing times. Be in the know if there is a delay or pool closure. BARCODE SCAN: Get into our facilities by bringing your membership key card to your phone. ALERTS: Stay up to date with what’s happening at your Y by instant notifications and in app alerts. Please send any feedback and questions to info@upaceapp.com!

Screenshots

YMCA Pulse4 screens
MY Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MY Y at 1.7 against YMCA Pulse's 1.3. YMCA Pulse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MY Y holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 76 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YMCA Pulse ships an update weekly, MY Y monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YMCA Pulse versus MY Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYMCA PulseMY Y
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (96 ratings)1.7 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better76
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStock, Garber, And Associates, Inc.Attollo Technology LLC

Customer experience

YMCA Pulse

All ratings94 ratings
Positive5.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative93.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative97.4%

MY Y

All ratings76 ratings
Positive19.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

YMCA Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

MY Y

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YMCA Pulse free?
YMCA Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MY Y free?
MY Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YMCA Pulse or MY Y?
MY Y is rated higher. YMCA Pulse averages 1.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while MY Y averages 1.7 from 76 ratings.
Do YMCA Pulse or MY Y have ads?
Neither YMCA Pulse nor MY Y shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YMCA Pulse or MY Y?
YMCA Pulse ships an update weekly, and MY Y monthly. Most recently, YMCA Pulse was updated on July 5, 2026 and MY Y on September 6, 2026.

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