# LifeTicker vs HomePulse

The clearest difference is rating: HomePulse at 5.0 against LifeTicker's 4.6. HomePulse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). LifeTicker's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeTicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HomePulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HomePulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeTicker has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LifeTicker ships an update every 8 days, HomePulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeTicker | HomePulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepulse/id6757467377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 528 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [George Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860889625) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeTicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120)

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns displayed as widgets on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. Share countdowns with friends and family, and add personalized details like images, notes, and tasks. Offers smart event suggestions for newer devices.

**Highlights:** Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch widgets, Shared countdowns with friends and family, Smart event suggestions with Apple Intelligence, Customizable event details (images, notes, tasks), Event import from calendar, Reminders and recurring events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Events - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### HomePulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepulse/id6757467377)

Monitor and manage your smart home devices with this diagnostic tool. It provides real-time insights into device performance, tracks changes, and helps troubleshoot issues before they become problems. Features include a home health score, battery monitoring, and offline Matter code storage.

**Highlights:** Home Health Score, Live Event Tracking, Battery Monitoring, Matter Vault (offline QR code storage), Device Connectivity & Performance Checks, Party Mode for lights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomePulse - 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeTicker free?

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

### Is HomePulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeTicker or HomePulse?

HomePulse is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while HomePulse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LifeTicker or HomePulse have ads?

Neither LifeTicker nor HomePulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LifeTicker or HomePulse?

LifeTicker ships an update every 8 days, and HomePulse every 4 days. Most recently, LifeTicker was updated on November 8, 2026 and HomePulse on October 31, 2026.

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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.*