Comparison

PulseClean vs Pulse

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

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About

PulseClean

This utility app uses guided sound patterns to help eject trapped moisture and clear light debris from device speakers. It offers various cleaning modes and a tone generator for speaker testing and maintenance. The app is designed with privacy in mind, featuring no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Water Eject Mode
  • Dust Shake Mode (Pro)
  • Deep Clean Mode (Pro)
  • Tone Generator
  • Speaker Test (Pro)
  • Sound Check
  • AirPods Clean (Pro)
Features
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WATER IN YOUR SPEAKER? PulseClean plays guided sound patterns to help eject trapped moisture and clear light debris from your iPhone or iPad speaker. Water Eject is free. After rain, splashes, shower steam, beach sand, pocket dust, or everyday use, run a guided cleaning session and use Sound Check to compare speaker clarity. KEY FEATURES Water Eject Mode Use low-frequency sound waves to help push trapped moisture out of your speaker. Dust Shake Mode Run pulsing sound patterns designed to help loosen light dust and tiny particles from the speaker area. Available with PulseClean Pro. Deep Clean Mode A longer guided cleaning cycle that combines multiple wave patterns for a more complete speaker refresh. Available with PulseClean Pro. Tone Generator Choose your own frequency and test how your speaker responds. Free tone generation supports 100-500 Hz; PulseClean Pro unlocks the full 20-20,000 Hz range. Speaker Test Run a guided speaker condition check across key frequency bands and get a simple clarity score. Available with PulseClean Pro. Sound Check After a cleaning cycle, run a quick tone sweep to compare speaker clarity right away. AirPods Clean Run a gentler guided cycle for AirPods speaker mesh. Available with PulseClean Pro. MacBook Assist Route a cleaning cycle to your MacBook speakers through the selected AirPlay audio output. Available with PulseClean Pro. Simple Progress View See the current cleaning mode, progress, and active frequency during each session. Safety Guide Learn safe care tips for speakers, AirPods, MacBook output, charging ports, and devices exposed to moisture or dust. Dark & Light Mode A clean modern interface built for iPhone and iPad. Private by Design No ads, no tracking, and no account required. PULSECLEAN PRO PulseClean includes an optional Pro upgrade for advanced cleaning tools through Apple In-App Purchase. Pro unlocks Dust Shake Mode, Deep Clean Mode, Speaker Test, AirPods Clean, MacBook Assist, Haptic Assist, and the full Tone Generator range up to 20,000 Hz. You can choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access where available. HOW TO USE 1. Turn your volume up. 2. Hold your device with the speaker facing down. 3. Choose a cleaning mode. 4. Run the sound wave session. 5. Use Sound Check or Pro Speaker Test to compare speaker clarity. 6. Wipe the speaker area gently with a soft, dry cloth if needed. IMPORTANT PulseClean uses sound frequencies to help remove water and light dust from speakers and selected audio outputs. It cannot remove liquid from charging ports, internal components, microphones, cameras, or hardware parts inside the device. Do not charge your device if liquid is detected in the charging port. Do not insert metal objects into the charging port or speaker grille. Do not use a hair dryer or excessive heat. If your device has serious liquid exposure, power it off and seek professional service. PulseClean is designed as a sound-based speaker cleaning utility and may help improve muffled speaker sound caused by moisture or light debris. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://epicstar.us/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

This utility app uses precise sound frequencies to help eject water, dust, and debris from your device's speakers. It features adaptive algorithms, multiple cleaning modes, and a privacy-first approach with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Speaker cleaning with sound frequencies
  • Device-adaptive cleaning algorithms
  • Multiple specialized cleaning modes
  • Customizable cleaning settings
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Privacy-first, no tracking
  • Works offline
Features
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Pulse — the most advanced speaker cleaner for iPhone. Uses precise sound frequencies to help eject water, dust, and debris from your speakers — no tools, no risk, no subscriptions. Built with Apple's latest Liquid Glass design and engineered with device-adaptive algorithms that automatically optimize cleaning frequencies for your specific iPhone model. WHAT MAKES PULSE DIFFERENT - Smart Diagnostic Mode — Analyzes your speakers and shows which ones may need attention before cleaning - Device-Adaptive Frequencies — Detects your iPhone model and uses the optimal frequency for your speakers - 6 Specialized Cleaning Modes — From quick 10-second cleans to deep multi-frequency sweeps - Custom Mode — Full control over frequency (50-500 Hz), pulse rate, duration, volume, and haptic intensity - Save Custom Presets — Create and reuse your perfect cleaning configuration - Cleaning History & Insights — Beautiful charts track your cleaning sessions - Liquid Glass UI — Apple's newest design language, fully adaptive to your selected mode - Synchronized Haptic Feedback — Feel the cleaning happen - Siri Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, clean my speaker" CLEANING MODES Water Eject — Standard 165 Hz pulses to push out water Dust Removal — Higher-frequency sweep for stuck debris AirPods Mode — Optimized frequencies for AirPods cleaning Bluetooth Speaker — For external Bluetooth speakers Quick Clean — 10-second express cleaning Deep Clean — 60-second thorough multi-frequency sweep Custom Mode — Build your own cleaning configuration PRIVACY-FIRST PROMISE - No account required — open and clean - No ads — ever - No tracking — zero data collection - No subscriptions — free forever - Works fully offline HOW IT WORKS Pulse generates precise low-frequency sound waves through your speaker that create vibrations strong enough to push water droplets and small debris out — a technique used by audio engineers and recommended by tech communities worldwide. For best results, use Pulse immediately after water exposure and hold your iPhone with the speaker facing downward. COMPATIBILITY Works with all iPhone speakers, AirPods, and Bluetooth speakers. Pulse automatically detects your device and adjusts settings for the best results. IMPORTANT Pulse helps eject water using sound vibrations. While effective for most situations, severe water damage may require professional service. Pulse is not a guarantee against water damage or a substitute for waterproof protection. --- Free forever. No catch.

Screenshots

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Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PulseClean at 5.0 against Pulse's 1.8. Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. PulseClean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PulseClean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PulseClean versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseCleanPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpic Star LLCMurodjon Sattorov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PulseClean

Subscriptions2
  • PulseClean Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PulseClean Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • PulseClean Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PulseClean free?
PulseClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PulseClean or Pulse?
PulseClean is rated higher. PulseClean averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pulse averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do PulseClean or Pulse have ads?
Neither PulseClean nor Pulse shows ads.

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