Comparison

Shush vs Pulse Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Shush

This app uses precise haptic feedback on your wrist to track time silently. Customize vibration intervals to stay aware of time passing without audible alerts, perfect for presentations, focus sessions, or workouts.

Highlights
  • Silent haptic feedback
  • Customizable vibration intervals
  • Background timer execution
  • Focus-friendly for various activities
  • Optimized for battery life
  • Native SwiftUI performance
Features
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Let's face it: audible alarms are rude. They interrupt your flow, startle your cat, and ruin that dramatic pause in your speech. Enter Shush, the timer that keeps its mouth shut and does its job. Designed exclusively for Apple Watch, Shush uses precision haptic feedback to "tap" your wrist as time passes. It is the perfect companion for anyone who needs to keep time without alerting the entire room. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: Silent But Deadly Accurate: No beeps, no chimes, no awkward ringtones. Just a subtle, distinct vibration on your wrist. It is between you and your watch. Smart Intervals: Customize your feedback loop. Get nudged every second (for the metronome maniacs), or set milestones at 5, 10, or 60 seconds. Know exactly how much time is left without even looking at your screen. Presentation Saver: delivering a keynote? Shush lets you know when your 5 minutes are up so you do not get played off the stage. Focus Friendly: Perfect for meditation, planks, or brewing the perfect pour-over coffee while pretending to listen to your boss on Zoom. Background Intelligence: We have optimized for watchOS background execution, so you can drop your wrist and keep the timer running. TECHNICAL CHOICES: Built with native SwiftUI for buttery smooth performance. Optimized for battery life (because dead watches tell no time). Respects your wrist: Haptics are designed to be felt, not painful. Stop looking at the clock. Start feeling the time. Download Shush and get your vibe check today.

About

Pulse Interval Timer

This interval timer app helps guide your workouts with customizable exercise and rest periods, and adjustable repetitions. It offers haptic feedback and optional sound alerts to keep you on track during timed activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise and rest intervals
  • Adjustable number of repetitions
  • Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Circular progress ring
  • Standalone Apple Watch functionality
Features
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Pulse is the simplest, most vibrant interval timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Set your exercise duration, rest period, and number of repetitions — then hit Start and let your wrist (or your phone) guide your workout. Key Features: - Configure exercise intervals (5 to 300 seconds) - Set rest periods between intervals (0 to 120 seconds) - Choose the number of repetitions (1 to 50) - Haptic feedback at the start and end of each interval - 3 customizable vibration patterns for start and end signals - Optional sound alerts for exercise segments (start & end) - Circular progress ring that drains as time counts down - Save your preferred default values in Settings - Works on Apple Watch (standalone — no iPhone required) and iPhone/iPad Perfect for: - HIIT & Tabata training - Boxing rounds - Stretching routines - Meditation intervals - Cooking timers - Any timed activity with repetitions No subscriptions. No ads. Just tap, set, and go.

Screenshots

Shush4 screens
Pulse Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulse Interval Timer at 75% against Shush's 0%. Pulse Interval Timer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Shush's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On 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

Pulse Interval Timer is free to download; Shush costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shush ships an update every 8 months, Pulse Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shush versus Pulse Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShushPulse Interval Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBMobile SoftwareAurelien DELRUE

Customer experience

Shush

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pulse Interval Timer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shush

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shush free?
Shush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Interval Timer free?
Pulse Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shush or Pulse Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Shush nor Pulse Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shush or Pulse Interval Timer?
Shush ships an update every 8 months, and Pulse Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Shush was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pulse Interval Timer on September 24, 2026.

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