Comparison

Present vs PULSE 46

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

Head to head
About

Present

This app offers immediate support during panic attacks and high-anxiety moments with voice-guided exercises and grounding techniques. It helps build daily resilience through emotional tracking and check-ins, all within a private, accessible interface that works offline.

Highlights
  • Voice-guided breathing exercises
  • Grounding techniques
  • Offline functionality
  • SOS button for crisis support
  • Emotional check-ins
  • Daily resilience building
Features
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Get support during panic attacks with Present, your companion for immediate relief and building resilience. IMMEDIATE SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT * Simple, accessible interface designed for use during panic attacks and high-anxiety moments * Voice-guided breathing exercises and grounding techniques * Works offline—always there when you need it most * SOS button for immediate crisis support EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNIQUES * Progressive breathing exercises * Visual and tactile grounding exercises * Guided body awareness practices * Structured emotional check-ins BUILD DAILY RESILIENCE * Track your emotional journey * Daily check-ins to build awareness * Personalized reminders DESIGNED FOR ACCESSIBILITY * Simple, clear interface * High-contrast visuals * Large, easy-to-use controls * Voice-guided exercises PRIVACY FOCUSED * No account required * Works offline * Private by design Whether you're experiencing a panic attack, feeling anxious, or want to build emotional resilience, Present provides the tools you need to feel more grounded and calm. Download Present today and take the first step toward better panic attack management.

About

PULSE 46

This app guides users through calming breathing exercises to manage anxiety and panic attacks. It utilizes haptic feedback simulating a 60 BPM heartbeat and offers a 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale pattern. Features include ambient sounds, session tracking, and Apple Watch integration for discreet relief.

Highlights
  • 60 BPM heartbeat haptics
  • 4-6 breathing pattern
  • Ambient and ocean sounds
  • Apple Watch support
  • Session history tracking
  • Personal diary for notes
  • SOS contact access
Features
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Pulse 46 - Breathe through panic, one pulse at a time. When panic strikes, Pulse 46 is ready. Feel a calming 60 BPM heartbeat through haptics while breathing in sync: 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out. Simple. Effective. Immediate. NOW WITH APPLE WATCH • Smart Start - Automatically detects elevated heart rate and starts a calming session • Haptic-only breathing sessions right on your wrist • Track your sessions and see how breathing affects your BPM • Export session data for your healthcare provider FEATURES • 60 BPM Heartbeat Haptics - Feel the calm • 4-6 Breathing Pattern - Evidence-based ratio • Ambient Sounds - Pink noise, brown noise, 432 Hz drone • Ocean Sounds - Gentle waves, ocean breeze • Apple Watch Support - Discreet relief on your wrist • Session History - Track patterns over time • Personal Diary - Note triggers and feelings • SOS Contacts - Quick access when you need support WHY 46? Inhale 4, Exhale 6. This breathing pattern helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system - your body's natural calming response. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. Pulse 46 is a wellness tool, not a medical device. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice. Terms: https://pulse46.app/terms Privacy: https://pulse46.app/privacy

Screenshots

Present4 screens
PULSE 463 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present at none against PULSE 46's 2. Present also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 46 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Present asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Present against 5.0 for PULSE 46. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Present versus PULSE 46: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresentPULSE 46
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPRESENT LABS LTDChristopher Enos

Customer experience

Present

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PULSE 46

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Present

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PULSE 46

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse 46 Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pulse 46 Plus Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Present free?
Present is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PULSE 46 free?
PULSE 46 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Present or PULSE 46?
Present and PULSE 46 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Present or PULSE 46 have ads?
Neither Present nor PULSE 46 shows ads.

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