Comparison

Pixel Pulse vs Dead Pixel Test

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Pulse

This app helps prevent screen burn-in and fix image retention on OLED displays. It offers various pixel massage cycles and smart reminders to maintain your screen's long-term quality. Some advanced features require a paid subscription.

Highlights
  • Prevent screen burn-in
  • Fix image retention
  • Pixel massage cycles
  • Smart reminders
  • Daily care routines
  • Intensive pixel recovery
Features
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Prevent screen burn-in and fix image retention on OLED iPhones/iPads. Pixel Pulse gently restores your display with daily care and vibrant pixel massage cycles. Find out what is on your screen in 30 seconds. Burn-in test, dead pixel check and a verdict that tells you what can be fixed — and what cannot. Give your iPhone the screen care it deserves. Pixel Pulse: OLED Screen Care is a lightweight app designed to gently refresh your screen and help prevent image retention through smooth, professionally inspired color cycles — similar to techniques used by premium OLED TVs and monitors. * 4Power Pulse — Intensive Pixel Recovery Screen Massage Modes – Quick Touch: 30 sec burst – Daily Care: 2–3 min ritual – Deep Pulse: 5+ min refresh – Power Pulse: Intensive Pixel Recovery And more: - Smart reminders ensure you never skip a session. - Best used while charging for optimal results. - Also take care of your screen in different languages - switch in settings Why screen massage? OLED and AMOLED displays can suffer from uneven pixel wear due to static elements like keyboards or status bars. Pixel Pulse uses subtle motion and smooth transitions to “exercise” pixels — like stretching for your display — which may help reduce temporary image retention and maintain long-term screen quality. *Some features, such as Daily Care and Deep Pulse, are available with a paid subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://deepqeeb.pro/pixel-pulse-terms-of-use.html

About

Dead Pixel Test

Diagnose your device's screen for issues like dead pixels, burn-in, and touch response. Offers comprehensive tests and reports, with a Pro version for advanced features and pre-purchase inspections. Prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Dead pixel detection
  • Touch screen testing
  • OLED burn-in detection
  • Refresh rate and response time checks
  • Color accuracy and gamut testing
  • Screen uniformity analysis
  • Pixel fix tool
Features
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Check any iPhone or iPad screen before you buy, sell, or repair. Dead Pixel Test - Screen Check runs 10 display diagnostics on your device — dead pixels, burn-in, refresh rate, touch response, color accuracy, and more. All tests run locally. No data leaves your device. ▸ 10 DISPLAY TESTS Comprehensive diagnostics that cover every aspect of your screen. • Dead pixel detection — cycle through solid colors to spot stuck or dead pixels • Touch screen test — visualize touch points and map dead spots • Brightness test — verify min and max brightness performance • Color accuracy — compare sRGB swatches against reference values • P3 wide gamut — check if your display renders colors beyond sRGB • OLED burn-in detection — reveal ghost images and uneven aging • Screen uniformity — expose backlight bleed and uniformity issues • Refresh rate — requests several frame rates in sequence and measures what the display actually delivers • Response time — check motion clarity and spot ghosting and smearing • Pixel fix tool — attempt to revive stuck pixels with rapid color cycling ▸ PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION (PRO) Buying or selling a used device? Run a curated check sequence adapted to the panel — OLED-only checks are skipped on LCD screens. Get a clear buyer verdict, then share the result as an image card or a PDF certificate. ▸ SMART & ACTIONABLE Not just raw data — results you can actually use. • Auto-detects OLED or LCD — shows only relevant tests for your display • Pass, fail, or warning verdicts — clear answers, not guesswork • Plain-language guidance — tells you what to do next • Shareable PDF reports — document screen condition for buyers or clients ▸ PRIVACY FIRST Your screen data stays on your screen. • All processing happens on-device • No accounts, no cloud uploads, no tracking • Works completely offline ▸ PRICING FREE: • 4 core tests — unlimited (dead pixel, touch, brightness, color accuracy) • Quick Check (4-test sequence): 3 runs per day • Last 3 test sessions saved SCREEN CHECK PRO Screen Check Pro unlocks every diagnostic, the Pre-Purchase Inspection, and unlimited saved sessions. Subscription options: Pro Monthly: $4.99/month Pro Annual: $24.99/year — includes a 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your 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 App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://displaytester.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://displaytester.bulpara.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pixel Pulse4 screens
Dead Pixel Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Pixel Test at 5.0 against Pixel Pulse's 3.9. Pixel Pulse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pixel Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Dead Pixel Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dead Pixel Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pulse has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Pulse ships an update weekly, Dead Pixel Test every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Pulse versus Dead Pixel Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PulseDead Pixel Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMaksym KiryanovBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Pixel Pulse

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Dead Pixel Test

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixel Pulse

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
3 purchases

Dead Pixel Test

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel Pulse free?
Pixel Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Pixel Test free?
Dead Pixel Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Pulse or Dead Pixel Test?
Dead Pixel Test is rated higher. Pixel Pulse averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dead Pixel Test averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pixel Pulse or Dead Pixel Test have ads?
Both Pixel Pulse and Dead Pixel Test show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Pulse or Dead Pixel Test?
Pixel Pulse ships an update weekly, and Dead Pixel Test every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pulse was updated on September 10, 2026 and Dead Pixel Test on August 16, 2026.

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