# YMCA Pulse vs FORGE

The clearest difference is rating: FORGE at 5.0 against YMCA Pulse's 1.3. YMCA Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FORGE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. YMCA Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

FORGE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YMCA Pulse has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | YMCA Pulse | FORGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-pulse/id6476977815/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-human-30/id6760199940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SGA Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728446574) | [Sentient Solutions Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883145606) |

## What reviewers say

### YMCA Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-pulse/id6476977815)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic functionality works for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App doesn't work for many users
- 😞 Frequent login issues
- 😞 App is slow and freezes
- 😞 Previous app was better
- 😞 Cannot find information

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- App refuses to come up
- App will not open
- App is not working
- App is non-functional

**Requested features**

- Ability to send class reservation to phone's calendar
- Location-aware membership card in Apple Wallet
- Allow use of membership card in Apple Wallet on iPhone
- Keep old functionality (e.g., workout logs, rankings)


### FORGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-human-30/id6760199940)

This app focuses on identity transformation rather than habit tracking. It guides users through foundational exercises and tracks development across four life quadrants: Mind, Body, Spirit, and Vocation. Personalized prompts and AI-driven insights help users identify and pursue their growth path.

**Highlights:** Identity transformation system, Foundational vision exercises, Four life quadrants tracking (Mind, Body, Spirit, Vocation), Personalized journal prompts, AI Journey Architect for guidance, Local data storage, no account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FORGE: Human 3.0 | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YMCA Pulse free?

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

### Is FORGE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YMCA Pulse or FORGE?

FORGE is rated higher. YMCA Pulse averages 1.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while FORGE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YMCA Pulse or FORGE have ads?

Neither YMCA Pulse nor FORGE 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.*