# 잉크(INK) vs 펄스 (Pulse)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 펄스 (Pulse) at 70% against 잉크(INK)'s 25%. 펄스 (Pulse) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 잉크(INK) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 펄스 (Pulse) sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

잉크(INK) ships an update every 3 weeks, 펄스 (Pulse) weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 잉크(INK) | 펄스 (Pulse) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [bottletaste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456226070) | [Hudson AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798655568) |

## What reviewers say

### 잉크(INK)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-ai/id6741658686)

Engage in novel-like conversations with AI characters, or create your own unique companions. Generate high-quality images for characters and backgrounds, from anime to realistic styles, to enhance your storytelling experience.

**Highlights:** AI character conversations, Custom character creation, Image generation (anime to realistic), Background generation, Storytelling platform, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 스타터 팩 (잉크 1,000 + 2시간 무제한) | $0.49 | one-time |
| 잉크 3000개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 5000개 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 10000개 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 15000개 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 30000개 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 50000개 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ink 80000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 잉크 100000개 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Ink 120000 | $69.99 | one-time |


### 펄스 (Pulse)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-ai/id6742482134)

Engage in dynamic AI conversations that evolve with your emotions and choices. This chatbot remembers your interactions, adapts its personality, and builds a unique relationship, offering a personalized dating simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Emotionally intelligent AI responses, Evolving relationships based on conversation, Personalized character customization, Memory of past conversations, Daily life sharing features, Unpredictable story paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Romance Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Pulse Plus Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Pulse Plus Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| 이벤트 버블 충전 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 300 Bubbles (50%) | $1.00 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Bubble Option 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Bubble Option 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900 Bubbles (50%) | $3.00 | one-time |
| 500 Bubbles | $3.99 | one-time |
| 900 Bubbles | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Bubbles (50%) | $6.00 | one-time |
| 1200 Bubbles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Bubbles (50%) | $11.49 | one-time |
| 2500 Bubbles | $17.99 | one-time |
| 7900 Bubbles (50%) | $30.00 | one-time |
| 9900 Bubbles (50%) | $35.00 | one-time |
| 7900 Bubbles | $69.99 | one-time |
| 9900 Bubbles | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 잉크(INK) free?

잉크(INK) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 펄스 (Pulse) free?

펄스 (Pulse) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 잉크(INK) or 펄스 (Pulse) have ads?

Neither 잉크(INK) nor 펄스 (Pulse) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 잉크(INK) or 펄스 (Pulse)?

잉크(INK) ships an update every 3 weeks, and 펄스 (Pulse) weekly. Most recently, 잉크(INK) was updated on September 9, 2026 and 펄스 (Pulse) on September 22, 2026.

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