Pulse vs Genius Budget
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
Genius Budget
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Take control of your money with Genius Budget – the intuitive expense tracker designed to help you understand your spending, stick to your budgets, and achieve your financial goals. Whether you're saving for a dream vacation, paying off debt, or simply want to know where your money goes each month, Genius Budget gives you the clarity and tools you need to make smarter financial decisions. TRACK EVERY TRANSACTION - Log expenses and income in seconds - Organize with custom categories and labels you create - Add notes to remember transaction details - Schedule recurring transactions for bills and subscriptions - Transfer money between wallets with ease MULTIPLE WALLETS, ONE VIEW - Create unlimited wallets for bank accounts, cash, and savings - See your total wealth at a glance across all accounts - Track each wallet's balance and transaction history - Hide wallets you don't want included in totals SMART BUDGETS THAT WORK - Set weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets - Track spending by category or across all expenses - Visual progress bars show exactly where you stand - Get alerts when you're approaching your limit - Never overspend again with real-time tracking POWERFUL INSIGHTS - Beautiful charts show income vs expenses over time - Spending overview breaks down where your money goes - Timeline view groups transactions by date - Search and filter to find any transaction instantly EXPORT YOUR DATA - Export transactions to CSV for spreadsheets - Generate PDF reports with charts and summaries (Premium) Premium Subscription Monthly Premium ($2.99) - Renews Monthly Yearly Premium ($29.99) - Renews Yearly Premium Benefits - Unlimited Wallets - Unlimited Budgets - Unlimited Custom Categories - Unlimited Labels - CSV Export - PDF Export Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.geniustechhub.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Genius Budget at every 3 days against Pulse's every 6 months. Genius Budget also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Genius Budget 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, Genius Budget every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Genius Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hamza Chaouki | WhatsAd Market Limited |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$69.99
Genius Budget
- Genius Budget Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Genius Budget Premium (Yearly)$29.991 Year
- Monthly Premium - Unlimited Access$2.99
- Yearly Premium - Unlimited Access$24.99









