Pulse vs SubCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
Effortlessly track attendance for students and professionals. Log absences, monitor hours, and visualize progress with detailed records and analytics. Manage multiple programs and organizations with ease.
- Simple time tracking
- Record absences
- Track attendance hours
- Monitor absence hours
- Log check-in/check-out
- Visualize attendance progress
- Manage multiple programs
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Track attendance effortlessly with Pulse, your comprehensive attendance and absence management solution designed for students and professionals. KEY FEATURES: - Simple Time Tracking - Record full-day and partial-day absences - Track attendance hours automatically - Monitor total absence hours - Log check-in/check-out times - Visualize attendance progress - Smart Program Management - Set up multiple study or work programs - Track total program hours - Track individual course attendance - Monitor program completion progress - Manage absence limits effectively - Detailed Records - Categorize absences (education, work, medical, etc.) - Add notes and locations to each record - Track attendance percentages - View detailed attendance history - Visual Analytics - See attendance trends at a glance - Monitor absence patterns - Track progress with intuitive charts - View program completion status - Professional Organization - Manage multiple organizations - Track different programs simultaneously - Keep detailed attendance logs - Generate absence records PERFECT FOR: - Students tracking course attendance - Professionals monitoring work hours - Teachers managing class attendance - Anyone needing to track time and attendance SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: Pulse offers flexible options to suit your needs: - Monthly Premium: $2.99/month - Annual Premium: $24.99/year (with 7-day free trial) - Lifetime access: One-time payment of $69.99 - Free version: Continue with ads for a fully-functional experience at no cost Download Pulse today and take control of your attendance tracking! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://miraidevs-portfolio.web.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://miraidevs-portfolio.web.app/privacy-policy
SubCue
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Subscription Chaos, Untangled Now optimized for iPhone and iPad, with adaptive layouts that make better use of larger screens. Subscriptions are easy to start, easy to forget, and very good at renewing right after you meant to cancel them. From free trials and annual plans to streaming, work tools, gaming, fitness, education, and more, SubCue keeps your recurring charges visible before they become surprises. Includes a 7-day free trial with full access. Why SubCue? • iPhone & iPad Support - Track subscriptions comfortably on your phone or with expanded iPad layouts. • Smart Setup - Add subscriptions quickly with a 300+ service catalog and curated regional estimates for preloaded services. • Clear Analytics - See your subscription spend by month, category, calendar year, financial year, and business expenses. • Keeping an Eye On - Mark subscriptions you’re unsure about and keep them front and centre on your Home dashboard. • Renewal Awareness - Stay ahead of upcoming renewals with configurable reminders and tap-to-open notifications. • Privacy First - Your data stays on your device. • Simple Upgrade Options - Yearly plan or one-time lifetime unlock. Key Features: • Dashboard - At-a-glance monthly spend, upcoming due dates, watched subscriptions, and spending alerts. • Subscription Management - Add, edit, pause/reactivate, and delete subscriptions. • Billing Cycles - Monthly and yearly in limited mode; quarterly and every 6 months with paid access. • Service Catalog - Search from 300+ preset services across Streaming, Productivity, Music, Gaming, Sports, Education, and Health & Fitness. • Watchlist - Tap the eye icon on any subscription to keep it visible on your Home screen. • Star Ratings - Rate subscriptions 1-5 stars to track value over time. • Activity Tracking - Month-by-month usage/activity timeline. • Business Tracking - Mark business expenses with financial-year support. • Custom Categories - Organise subscriptions your way. • Private Notes - Face ID / Touch ID protection for subscription notes. • Themes - Deep Memory in limited mode; all 6 themes with paid access. • Export Tools - TXT export in limited mode; full export formats with paid access. • Backup & Restore - Import SubCue Backup files with paid access. Who It’s For: • Budget-focused users who want visibility into recurring spend • Business owners tracking recurring software and tool costs • iPad users who want a larger subscription dashboard • Privacy-minded users who prefer local-first storage • Data-focused users who like trends, breakdowns, and spend insights Free Trial & Pricing: Includes a 7-day free trial with full access. After the trial, the app continues in limited mode unless you subscribe or choose lifetime unlock. Limited Mode Includes: • Manage up to 10 subscriptions • Add and edit subscriptions within that limit • Monthly and yearly billing cycles • Core analytics and due-date tracking • Watchlist support • TXT export • Delete subscriptions anytime Subscribe or Choose Lifetime Unlock to Get: • Unlimited subscriptions • Quarterly and every-6-month billing cycles • Renewal notifications and spending alerts • Activity timeline editing and private notes • Custom categories and star ratings • All 6 themes • Full export formats: SubCue Backup, CSV, TSV, TXT • Backup import Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://butterflybombarby.au/subcue/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SubCue at none against Pulse's shown. SubCue also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Pulse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SubCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pulse ships an update every 6 months, SubCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | SubCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamza Chaouki | Chris Nagy |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$69.99
SubCue
- Sub Cue Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Sub Cue Yearly$9.991 Year
- Sub Cue7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Sub Cue Lifetime$24.99









