Comparison

Pulse vs LogShow

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

LogShow

Analyze server logs efficiently with this powerful viewer and parser. Supports multiple formats like Apache, Nginx, and systemd, with intuitive filtering and syntax highlighting. Offers SSH connectivity and iCloud sync for pro features.

Highlights
  • Parse and view server logs
  • Support for Apache, Nginx, systemd
  • Import logs via files, clipboard, URL, SSH
  • Filter logs by IP, status, timestamp, text
  • Syntax highlighting with themes
  • Light and dark mode
  • SSH connection with private key support
Features
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LogShow is a powerful log viewer and parser for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who need to analyze server logs efficiently. Navigate through Apache, Nginx, and system logs with ease. LogShow automatically detects log formats and presents them in a clean, readable interface. KEY FEATURES: - Parse and view server logs from multiple sources - Support for Apache, Nginx, and systemd log formats - Import logs from files, clipboard, URLs, or SSH connections - Filter logs by IP address, status code, timestamp, or any text - Beautiful syntax highlighting with 8 different themes - Light and dark mode support - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRO FEATURES: - Connect to servers via SSH with private key support - iCloud sync for SSH configurations across all your devices - More features coming soon! SUPPORTED LOG FORMATS: - Apache access logs - Nginx access logs - Systemd journal logs - Any text-based log format (fallback parser) LogShow helps you quickly identify issues in your server logs with intuitive filtering and powerful parsing capabilities. ROADMAP: - Apple TV support - Save and sync logs across devices - Full-screen mode - Additional themes and parser options Download LogShow today and transform how you analyze server logs! Terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
LogShow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LogShow at 100% against Pulse's 33%. LogShow also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Pulse's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and LogShow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Pulse's written reviews are positive against 100% of LogShow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, LogShow every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pulse versus LogShow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseLogShow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkean.studioWilson Munoz

Customer experience

Pulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

LogShow

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pulse Pro14 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

LogShow

Subscriptions2
  • LogShow V1 Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LogShow V1 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LogShow V1 Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LogShow free?
LogShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pulse or LogShow?
Pulse is rated higher. Pulse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LogShow averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pulse or LogShow have ads?
Neither Pulse nor LogShow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or LogShow?
Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, and LogShow every 7 months. Most recently, Pulse was updated on September 22, 2026 and LogShow on September 9, 2026.

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