Comparison

PixelPulse vs Pesa

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

Head to head
About

PixelPulse

Features
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PixelPulse is a display testing utility designed to detect dead pixels, stuck pixels, blooming, and other display anomalies on Apple devices. It provides quick, reliable visual test patterns for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, helping developers, AV professionals, and users verify screen quality without expensive hardware. Key Features: • Native apps for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. • Notch-aware fullscreen mode for modern Macs. • Comprehensive test patterns: solid colors, bars, checkerboard, diagonal lines, gradient, and white squares for blooming detection on mini-LED/micro-LED displays. • Platform-specific controls: touch, Digital Crown, remote, keyboard shortcuts. • Auto-cycle, pause/resume, and manual navigation. • No telemetry or accounts required - completely offline. Perfect for checking new devices, diagnosing display problems, or testing HDR blooming across your Apple ecosystem.

About

Pesa

This app uses AI to estimate the weight, dimensions, and nutritional content of objects and food from a photo. It also offers plant identification, text translation, and object counting capabilities, turning your phone into a versatile toolkit.

Highlights
  • AI-powered weight estimation
  • Camera-based tape measure
  • Food calorie and macro tracking
  • Plant identification
  • On-the-spot text translation
  • Object counting and identification
Features
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Your phone is now the only scale you need. And a tape measure. And a calorie counter. Pesa uses AI to estimate the weight of any object from a photo. Point your iPhone camera, take a shot, get a weight reading in grams, ounces, kilograms, or pounds. No physical scale required. But weighing things is just where it starts. SIX AI TOOLS IN ONE APP - Digital Scale: Snap a photo of any object and get a weight estimate in seconds. Works with food, packages, jewelry, household items, and more. - Tape Measure: Measure height, width, and depth of objects through your camera. No physical tape needed. - Calorie Counter: Point at food to get calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and serving size. Useful for meal prep and tracking macros. - Plant Identifier: Photograph any plant to identify it and get care instructions. - Translator: Aim your camera at text in another language and get a translation on the spot. - Object Counter: Point at a group of objects and Pesa counts and identifies them for you. WORKS THE WAY YOU'D EXPECT - Metric or Imperial: Pick grams and centimeters or pounds and inches. Switch anytime with one tap. - Measurement History: Every reading is saved. Review past results and manage your items. MADE FOR - Home cooking and baking: weigh flour, sugar, and spices without a kitchen scale - Meal prep and nutrition: portion food and count calories from a photo - Shipping and postage: estimate package weight before heading to the post office - Jewelry and small items: get readings for lightweight, delicate objects - Gardening: identify plants and learn how to care for them - Travel: translate signs, menus, and labels with your camera WHY PESA? Pesa combines multiple practical AI tools in one app, designed for everyday use. From weight estimates and measurements to calories, translation, and counting, everything works through your camera in a simple, fast workflow. PESA PRO Weekly and Yearly subscription are available. Free to try. Unlock unlimited AI analysis, precise object detection, and full measurement history with Pesa Pro. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Download Pesa and turn your camera into a smart everyday toolkit. Have questions or feature requests for future versions of the app? Feel free to contact us at: contact@kyunlabs.com Terms of Service: https://kyunlabs.notion.site/pesa-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kyunlabs.notion.site/pesa-privacy-policy

Screenshots

PixelPulse3 screens
Pesa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pesa at Free against PixelPulse's $3.99. PixelPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (6 vs 3). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pesa is free to download; PixelPulse costs $3.99 up front. Pesa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PixelPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PixelPulse versus Pesa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelPulsePesa
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX2 StudiosKyun Labs

In-app purchases

None

PixelPulse

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pesa

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PixelPulse free?
PixelPulse costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pesa free?
Pesa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelPulse or Pesa have ads?
Neither PixelPulse nor Pesa shows ads.

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