Comparison

Pulse vs Core Image Labo

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

This companion app allows developers to view network request logs and debug network errors on Apple platforms. It integrates directly into apps via an SDK, offering advanced features like decoding error analysis and API mocking without needing custom certificates.

Highlights
  • View network request logs
  • Debug network errors
  • Analyze app performance
  • Decode errors
  • Mock URLSession APIs
  • Integrates at URLSession level
Features
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Pulse is a developer tool for logging and debugging network requests in apps developed for Apple platforms. This companion app allows you to view the logs collected by Pulse. The app requires a subscription to access its features, including: - View logs collected on your test devices - Debug network errors, including the decoding errors - Analyze the performance of the app using network metrics You can start using Pulse by integrating its free and open-source SDK that allows you to collect and view logs on your test devices. Unlike traditional network proxies, Pulse integrates into your app at the URLSession level, requiring no custom network root certificates. It also unlocks new powerful features, such as viewing the decoding errors and mocking the URLSession APIs. Privacy Policy: https://pulselogger.com/pulse-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Core Image Labo

Features
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Core Image Labo is a developer tool for testing a Core Image filter chain. CIFilters with scalar input parameters are currently supported. CIFilters that require a background or target image are also supported. All other CIFilters are optionally listed for reference. ・Filters can be enabled and disabled by tapping the filter name. ・Filters can be added, reordered, and removed. ・Multiple filters of the same type can be added. ・Export the final image and JSON filter chain for later use. Core Image Labo is open source, so feel free to contribute bug fixes, new features, a better filter support.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Core Image Labo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Core Image Labo at none against Pulse's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Core Image Labo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pulse versus Core Image Labo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseCore Image Labo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkean.studioTwoCentStudios

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pulse Pro14 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Core Image Labo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Core Image Labo free?
Core Image Labo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Core Image Labo have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Core Image Labo shows ads.

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