Note Bubbles vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note Bubbles
This game challenges you to listen to melodies and replicate them on a keyboard to pop bubbles. It's designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced musicians, offering a fun way to improve ear training and melody memory.
- Listen to musical sequences
- Replicate melodies on a keyboard
- Pop bubbles to clear the board
- Evolving difficulty challenges
- Unlock new worlds and sounds
- Improve ear training and melody memory
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Note Bubbles is a colorful music game where you listen to melodies, play them back on a keyboard, and pop bubbles. No musical background? No problem. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or have never touched a piano, Note Bubbles offers a satisfying challenge that’s easy to pick up and fun to master. GAME FEATURES EAR TRAINING THROUGH PLAY: Build melody memory, pitch recognition, and listening skills. EVOLVING CHALLENGES: Move forward along a colorful path as the difficulty grows. UNLOCKABLE CONTENT: Discover new worlds, notes, and sounds as you play. QUICK SESSIONS: Perfect for short breaks, commutes, or longer sessions. Just trust your ears and play! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ensemble-education.com/privacy-policy-note-bubbles
Pulse
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One tap. One moment. One score to beat. Pulse is a rhythm and precision game where every tap matters. Wait for the colored ring to meet its glowing target, then tap at exactly the right time to build your combo. Trust your reflexes, earn shields to protect your streak, and adapt to surprise events that keep every run exciting. • Simple to learn, challenging to master • Three difficulty levels to match your pace • Combos and multipliers to chase higher scores • A pressure-free Zen mode • A 60-second Time Trial mode • A one-attempt daily challenge • Track your stats and personal best • Game Center leaderboards to compete with friends and players worldwide Find the rhythm. Tap at the right time. Beat your best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse at none against Note Bubbles's 2. Pulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Note Bubbles's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Note Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Note Bubbles ships an update every 10 days, Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note Bubbles | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #104 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ensemble Education | Patrice BONRAISIN |
In-app purchases
Note Bubbles
- Monthly$2.001 Month
- Yearly$12.001 Year
Pulse
No in-app purchases
