SubPulse vs Wrist Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SubPulse
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Basic metronomes just keep time. SubPulse trains it. SubPulse is the only metronome with named training methods used by world-class musicians โ and it's 100% free. No subscriptions, no ads, no account. Forever. THE TABLE OF TIME โ THE JOE MORELLO METHOD The legendary practice system of Joe Morello, the drummer behind "Take Five". At each BPM level, SubPulse automatically cycles through subdivisions โ quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets โ then increases the tempo and repeats. No other metronome can do this. PUSH-PULL โ TRAIN BOTH DIRECTIONS Most musicians only practice speeding up. Push-Pull alternates tempo increases AND decreases, so you build genuine tempo control instead of unconscious rushing. Unique to SubPulse. AUTO PROGRESSION โ BUILD SPEED ON AUTOPILOT Set your starting tempo and your goal. SubPulse increases the BPM gradually while you stay in the flow state. No interruptions, no manual adjustments. EVERYTHING YOU NEED โข Precision metronome, 30โ300 BPM โข Time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8 โข Subdivisions: quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets โข Tap Tempo โ detect any BPM by tapping โข Practice presets to save your routines โข Haptic feedback, adjustable click pitch, screen stays awake โข Works offline. In English, Spanish and Portuguese FOR EVERY MUSICIAN Drums, guitar, piano, bass, any instrument โ from your first metronome session to advanced subdivision mastery. 100% FREE. FOREVER. No paywall, no trial, no locked features. Download and start practicing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Wrist Pulse
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Wrist Pulse is a focused metronome built for Apple Watch. Adjust BPM with the Digital Crown, then tap the beat area to start or pause. Wrist Pulse marks each beat with haptic feedback and a clear pulse animation, making it useful for music practice, workouts, running cadence, breathing rhythm, or any moment that needs a steady tempo. Features: - 30 to 250 BPM range - Precise Digital Crown BPM control - Haptic feedback on each beat (on by default) - Optional audible clicks in Settings (foreground only) - Clear visual pulse animation - Remembers your last BPM - No sign-in, no ads, no data collection Wrist Pulse does one thing: it gives you a clean, direct, reliable beat on your wrist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wrist Pulse at none against SubPulse's 1. Wrist Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SubPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Wrist Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SubPulse | Wrist Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Rodriguez | ๅนไบฎ ็ |
In-app purchases
SubPulse
- SubPulse Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Year
Wrist Pulse
No in-app purchases
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