Comparison

Pulse vs Dev Notes++

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

Dev Notes++

Features
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Dev Notes++ is your all-in-one companion for tracking app development. Log bugs, features, and ideas. Plan promotions. Manage App Store screenshots. Take rich text notes. See your progress on a Dashboard — all synced across your devices with iCloud. Track Everything Create apps and organize bugs, features, and ideas by version. Mark items as open, in progress, or done. Filter by status, type, and version — filters sync across devices. Quick-add by type with a long press on +. Share from Anywhere Use the system share sheet to send text, links, or images directly into Dev Notes++. Save as a Bug, Feature, Idea, Post, or Notes. URLs show a rich preview card. Share multiple images at once. Your last-used app is remembered. App Store Info Paste a Bundle ID or App Store URL to auto-import your app's icon, description, rating, in-app purchases, genres, and more from any App Store region. Dashboard See your completion rate, bug trends, 7-day activity, and stats at a glance. Filter by date range. Show or hide apps from your stats. Tap any stat card to drill down. Promote Draft social media posts with character counts for X, Threads, Bluesky, and more. Track post status from draft to published. Duplicate posts for quick variations. Screenshots Organize App Store screenshots across 65 locales. Drag to reorder. Tap to edit or view full screen. Rich Notes Write formatted notes with bold, italic, lists, and inline images. Backup & Restore Create full backups. Restore selectively — pick exactly which apps and items to import. Export Export to JSON & Markdown, PDF report, or CSV spreadsheet. Sync iCloud sync across all your devices. Settings, filters, and data stay in sync automatically. Free to Start Track up to 2 apps for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited apps, screenshots, export, global search, and more. Privacy Policy: https://myrcbox.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-dev-notes/ User Agreement: https://myrcbox.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-dev-notes/

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Dev Notes++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dev Notes++ at every 2 days against Pulse's every 3 weeks. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dev Notes++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, Dev Notes++ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pulse versus Dev Notes++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseDev Notes++
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkean.studioSylvain Lafrance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

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

Dev Notes++

Subscriptions2
  • Dev Notes - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Dev Notes - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dev Notes - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Notes++ free?
Dev Notes++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse or Dev Notes++ have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Dev Notes++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or Dev Notes++?
Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dev Notes++ every 2 days. Most recently, Pulse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dev Notes++ on October 11, 2026.

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