Comparison

Holdee vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Holdee

Strengthen your hands, wrists, and forearms with simple, effective routines. Build lasting grip strength for sports, lifting, or everyday life with over 50 workout routines and custom options. Unlock rewards and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Simple daily grip exercises
  • 50+ workout routines
  • Custom routine creation
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Enhance strength and well-being
  • Benefits for athletes and daily life
Features
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The ultimate grip trainer app designed to strengthen your hands, wrists, and forearms through simple, effective routines. Whether you’re a climber, lifter, athlete, or just want a stronger grip for everyday life, Holdee helps you build grip strength that lasts. No distractions. No fluff. Just proven grip exercises that work. Anywhere, anytime. SIMPLE, DAILY GRIP EXERCISES Quick, easy-to-follow workouts that fit your day. Build hand grip strength and mobility in just minutes. 50+ WORKOUT ROUTINES Choose from beginner, intermediate, or advanced grip training programs — including warm-ups, recovery, and performance boosters. ENHANCE YOUR STRENGTH & WELL-BEING Stronger grip = better control, performance, and confidence. Improve lifting, climbing, and everyday movement with targeted grip workouts. CUSTOM ROUTINES FOR YOUR NEEDS Create your own grip exercise plans or follow expert routines tailored to your goals — power, endurance, or recovery. UNLOCK REWARDS Stay motivated with progress badges and milestones as your grip strength improves over time. Every squeeze counts. BENEFITS OF BETTER GRIP - Improved muscle quality and endurance - Maximized total body strength - Reduced risk of injuries and joint stress - Enhanced bone density and circulation - Better athletic control and precision JOIN THE HOLDEE COMMUNITY “I use Holdee during breaks at work. My grip’s better, and I just feel more active overall. It’s such a simple change that really works.” “I lift heavy five days a week, and Holdee seriously improved my grip and control. My pulls feel stronger, and I don’t lose hold on tough sets anymore.” PERFECT FOR EVERYONE Train smarter. Squeeze stronger. Feel the difference. Terms of Use (EULA) https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-29b2cd1196b280adada3c595744f9099?source=copy_link Privacy Policy https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-29b2cd1196b28080a8acd57af4e3d560?source=copy_link Support https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/29b2cd1196b28069b2e9e8c119743c82?pvs=105

About

Pulse

Features
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Focus on your workout, not your phone. Pulse is an interval timer built for people who train seriously. BUILT TO BE SEEN FROM ACROSS THE ROOM The countdown fills your screen. Bold color-coded backgrounds shift with each phase: green for work, indigo for rest, amber for prepare. You can read it from the other side of the gym without picking up your phone. YOUR WHOLE ROUTINE IN ONE SESSION Chain multiple exercises into one continuous session. Each exercise gets its own number of sets and its own prepare, workout, rest and cooldown times. Build it once, run it every time. AUDIO CUES THAT ACTUALLY HELP Distinct beeps for segment changes, the last 3 seconds of every phase, and the end of the workout. No voice coaching, no music. Just the signals you need. FREE • The full interval timer with every segment type • Audio cues, countdown beeps and haptic feedback • A training streak that keeps you coming back • 1 saved routine PULSE PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Unlimited saved routines • Workout history with a calendar, charts and a yearly heatmap • Chromecast: put the timer on your TV • All future PRO features No account. No ads. No subscription. Just a really good timer. Works great for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, EMOM, gym supersets, stretching and any training built on work and rest intervals.

Screenshots

Holdee4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Holdee and Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Holdee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Holdee versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoldeePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWouter Gerardus Martinus de VisserTomas Bezouska

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Holdee

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Access$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse PRO$3.99

Questions

Is Holdee free?
Holdee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Holdee or Pulse have ads?
Neither Holdee nor Pulse shows ads.

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