Comparison

Times vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Times

Features
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Times – Smart Time Tracking Made Simple Track your time the way you work – fast, flexible, and intuitive. With Times, you can log work sessions, manage projects, set goals, and stay in control – across all your devices. Key features: • Create, edit, and clone time entries • Project-based tracking with dashboard and heatmap • Tag your sessions for better organization • iCloud sync across devices • Live Activities for ongoing sessions • Full support for Siri and Apple Shortcuts Download Times now and take your time tracking to the next level! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

This app helps you build and maintain daily routines with customizable tracking and Home Screen widgets. Monitor progress, set reminders, and view statistics without needing an account or dealing with ads. Your data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets for quick tracking
  • Flexible daily, weekly, and monthly goal tracking
  • Progress statistics and streak monitoring
  • Customizable reminders
  • Data export to CSV
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Check off habits without opening the app. Pulse is the private habit tracker built around interactive Home Screen widgets. See today's routines at a glance, check them off in one tap, and stay consistent without an account, ads, or data collection. GOALS THAT FIT REAL LIFE Choose the schedule that matches each routine: • Every day • Selected days of the week • A flexible number of times per week • A flexible number of times per month ONE-TAP HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add Pulse widgets to your Home Screen to: • Check off habits without opening the app • See what still needs attention today • Review your week at a glance • Stay focused without another distracting feed CALM, USEFUL PROGRESS • Current and best streaks • 7-, 30-, and 90-day completion rates • Activity history and consistency insights • Editable past check-ins • Gentle reminders at the time you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • No ads • No data collection • Your habit data stays on your device • CSV export for a personal backup Pulse is ideal for morning routines, exercise, hydration, reading, study, meditation, journaling, and any goal that benefits from a simple daily check-in. Start with a free 14-day trial and build a routine that works in real life. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulsehabit.app/privacy

Screenshots

Times4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse at weekly against Times's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Times ships an update every 2 months, Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Times versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimesPulse
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel HoeferAri Aparikyan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Times

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$22.99
3 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Times free?
Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Times or Pulse have ads?
Neither Times nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Times or Pulse?
Times ships an update every 2 months, and Pulse weekly. Most recently, Times was updated on September 5, 2026 and Pulse on September 17, 2026.

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