Comparison

Wolkup vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Wolkup

This app automatically counts your push-ups, squats, and plank duration using your phone's camera. It also tracks walks and runs with GPS, and features an RPG-style character progression system based on your workouts. Build streaks, earn achievements, and explore a virtual city as you get fitter.

Highlights
  • Automatic camera-based rep counting
  • GPS tracking for walks and runs
  • RPG-style character growth
  • Soft streak system with grace window
  • City exploration and zone claiming
  • Achievements and badges
  • Friend profiles and activity feed
Features
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Put your phone on the floor — Wolkup counts your push-ups, squats and plank seconds by itself, using the camera. No tapping, no manual input, no cheating. Every workout levels up your character: strength, endurance, core and more grow RPG-style with each session. Keep a daily streak with a grace window — one missed day doesn't burn your progress. WHAT'S INSIDE ● Camera workouts: push-ups, squats and plank counted automatically, entirely on-device ● Walks & runs: GPS route, pace, calories — works in the background and on the lock screen ● City exploration: a fog-covered map, discover new places and claim zones as you walk ● Character growth: your workouts feed real attributes — strength, endurance, core, speed ● Soft streaks: a grace window instead of instant resets ● Achievements: unlock badges for streaks, training volume, exercise mastery and exploration ● Friends: a public profile, friends by mutual follow, and a feed where their achievements and streaks show up ● Apple Watch: live heart rate right on the workout screen ● Apple Health: workouts saved with route and calories, activity imported back Your camera data never leaves the phone — pose recognition runs fully on-device. Start with 5 minutes a day. Wolkup makes it hard to stop.

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse: HIIT Interval Timer makes high-intensity interval training simple and effective. No sign-ups, no clutter — just fast, easy-to-use timers for your workouts. FEATURES: - Pre-set HIIT & Tabata workouts - Customizable intervals & rounds - Clear visual and sound alerts - Works fully offline - Lightweight and ad-supported (optional) Perfect for beginners and pros alike — Pulse keeps your training focused, simple, and motivating. Start your workout today!

Screenshots

Wolkup4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wolkup at none against Pulse's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wolkup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wolkup ships an update every 3 weeks, Pulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Wolkup versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolkupPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArtem ZaborskikhGirish Padavala

In-app purchases

None

Wolkup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Wolkup free?
Wolkup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wolkup or Pulse have ads?
Neither Wolkup nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wolkup or Pulse?
Wolkup ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pulse fortnightly. Most recently, Wolkup was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pulse on October 9, 2026.

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