# JACK BT vs CLI Pulse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JACK BT at none against CLI Pulse's 2. JACK BT also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). CLI Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CLI Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. JACK BT asks for nothing beyond the download.

JACK BT ships an update every 2 months, CLI Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JACK BT | CLI Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 23 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Esseci Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538950770) | [Yuhe Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888084427) |

## What reviewers say

### JACK BT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jack-bt/id6550919814)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CLI Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cli-pulse/id6761163709)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLI Pulse Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CLI Pulse Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JACK BT free?

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

### Is CLI Pulse free?

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

### Do JACK BT or CLI Pulse have ads?

Neither JACK BT nor CLI Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JACK BT or CLI Pulse?

JACK BT ships an update every 2 months, and CLI Pulse every 4 days. Most recently, JACK BT was updated on November 8, 2026 and CLI Pulse on November 13, 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.*
