Comparison

Die Again vs PULSE

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

Head to head
About

Die Again

This 2D pixel platformer challenges your patience and reflexes with unpredictable troll levels. Master simple controls to navigate treacherous traps and moving platforms, with every death counted for fun. Unlock new character skins as you progress.

Highlights
  • Simple left, right, and jump controls
  • Unpredictable troll platformer levels
  • Death counter for fun
  • Unlockable character skins
  • 2D pixel art visuals
Features
Currently charting
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Test your patience and reflexes in Die Again - a troll platformer with 2D pixel visuals. Every level is built to mess with you. Unexpected traps, moving platforms, and sudden surprises will make you doubt every steps. Why you’ll Die Again (a lot): Simple controls Move left, move right, and jump. That’s all you need to know. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. Surviving each level will be another story. Unpredictable troll levels Traps you don't see coming, platforms that move when you least expect them, all messing with your mind. You'll never know what will hit you next. Hall of Death... Every death is counted, just for fun. Take your time, stay calm, and see how that number turns out. Will you master the levels, or earn a spot among the “most dedicated” players? Unlockable skins Keep playing to unlock new outfits for your character. Just make sure you don’t throw your phone before you get there. Privacy policy: https://jacat.games/privacy-policy Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PULSE

Features
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PULSE is a one-button neon reflex game built on rhythm and pure reaction. Tap to keep your orb alive as it glides through a stream of neon gates. Time every pulse, thread impossible gaps, and collect stars while the beat drives you forward. Miss once and it's over — so find your rhythm and go again. Simple to pick up. Relentless to master. FEATURES • One-button controls — anyone can play, few can master • Beat-reactive neon visuals that pulse with every move • Smooth, floaty physics tuned for that "one more run" feeling • Collect stars and chase your best score • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Play offline, anytime — no account required No timers, no waiting. Just you, the beat, and one more run.

Screenshots

Die Again4 screens
PULSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PULSE at daily against Die Again's every 3 weeks. Die Again's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Die Again sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and PULSE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Die Again ships an update every 3 weeks, PULSE daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Die Again versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDie AgainPULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuong VuongSerkan Cura

Bugs and requests

Die Again

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and black screens
  • Sound issues and loss of audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Ability to skip ads or purchase ad-free version
  • Level select or progress saving
  • Improved controls and responsiveness

PULSE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Die Again

Subscriptions2
  • MINI PASS$1.497 Days
  • VIP PASS$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • VIP PACK SALE 50%$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • VIP PACK$1.99
1 purchases

PULSE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Die Again free?
Die Again is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Die Again or PULSE have ads?
Both Die Again and PULSE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Die Again or PULSE?
Die Again ships an update every 3 weeks, and PULSE daily. Most recently, Die Again was updated on November 5, 2026 and PULSE on October 31, 2026.

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