Comparison

PULSE 46 vs Pepper

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

Head to head
About

PULSE 46

This app guides users through calming breathing exercises to manage anxiety and panic attacks. It utilizes haptic feedback simulating a 60 BPM heartbeat and offers a 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale pattern. Features include ambient sounds, session tracking, and Apple Watch integration for discreet relief.

Highlights
  • 60 BPM heartbeat haptics
  • 4-6 breathing pattern
  • Ambient and ocean sounds
  • Apple Watch support
  • Session history tracking
  • Personal diary for notes
  • SOS contact access
Features
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Pulse 46 - Breathe through panic, one pulse at a time. When panic strikes, Pulse 46 is ready. Feel a calming 60 BPM heartbeat through haptics while breathing in sync: 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out. Simple. Effective. Immediate. NOW WITH APPLE WATCH • Smart Start - Automatically detects elevated heart rate and starts a calming session • Haptic-only breathing sessions right on your wrist • Track your sessions and see how breathing affects your BPM • Export session data for your healthcare provider FEATURES • 60 BPM Heartbeat Haptics - Feel the calm • 4-6 Breathing Pattern - Evidence-based ratio • Ambient Sounds - Pink noise, brown noise, 432 Hz drone • Ocean Sounds - Gentle waves, ocean breeze • Apple Watch Support - Discreet relief on your wrist • Session History - Track patterns over time • Personal Diary - Note triggers and feelings • SOS Contacts - Quick access when you need support WHY 46? Inhale 4, Exhale 6. This breathing pattern helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system - your body's natural calming response. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. Pulse 46 is a wellness tool, not a medical device. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice. Terms: https://pulse46.app/terms Privacy: https://pulse46.app/privacy

About

Pepper

This app helps users meticulously track their peptide protocols, including doses, vial inventory, and side effects. It offers smart reminders, progress logging, and an educational library for reference. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and community access.

Highlights
  • Dose logging with injection site tracking
  • Vial inventory management
  • Side effects and progress logging
  • Smart reminders for doses and supply
  • Educational peptide library
  • Community feed by compound
Features
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The all-in-one peptide tracker built for serious protocol users. Pepper keeps your stack, dose log, vial inventory, side effects, and bloodwork organized in one focused system. Replace spreadsheets and scattered notes with a clean, private app designed for the way real protocols run. Pepper is a record-keeping tool. You enter the doses and schedule set by your healthcare provider or product label. Pepper does not calculate, suggest, or recommend doses. Every feature below is included free. No purchase is required to use Pepper. FEATURES Dose Logging Log a dose in seconds: the amount you were prescribed, the time, and the injection site. Pepper keeps the running history for you. Vial Inventory Track every vial across your stack at a glance: label strength, start date, use-by date, and doses left based on the doses you log. Injection Site Rotation Interactive body-map picker. Each dose saves its site, so you can see where you've been and keep your rotation on track. Smart Reminders Push notifications for scheduled doses, use-by dates, and low supply, tuned to your cadence so you never miss a window and never get spammed. Calendar Events Optional: add your scheduled doses to a dedicated "Pepper" calendar in iOS Calendar. Alerts fire at dose time on every device the calendar syncs to. Side Effects & Progress Log how you feel, track weight and progress photos, and follow meals, steps, and sleep alongside your protocol. Sleep can sync from Apple Health. Bloodwork Tracking Log labs across hormones, lipids, liver, metabolic, and CBC. Pepper shows your values against reference ranges and trends them over time. Dose History Every log preserved in a calendar view you can look back on any time. Home-Screen Widgets See your next scheduled dose without opening the app. Peptide Library An educational library of common peptides covering mechanism, what they've been studied for, storage, and safety notes, with cited sources on every page. For reference only; it does not provide dosing guidance. Pepper Coach Ask questions about your logs, schedule, and supply. Answers that include health information link to their sources. Coach doesn't recommend or calculate doses. Crews A community feed organized by compound. Share progress and experiences with people on the same journey. Cross-Device Sync Sign in to sync your stack securely across iPhone and iPad. Sign in with Apple is supported, with no password required. Or use Pepper without an account. PEPPER PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Pepper Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription that supports Pepper's continued development: • Monthly: $11.99 per month • Yearly: $29.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of the free trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. Private & Secure We never sell your data. It's encrypted in transit and at rest, and access is scoped to your account. Health Disclaimer Pepper is designed for tracking and educational purposes only. It does not calculate, suggest, or recommend doses, and it is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions and consult them for any medical decisions. team@appfrontrunners.com Privacy: https://pepperapp.framer.website/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://pepperapp.framer.website/terms

Screenshots

PULSE 463 screens
Pepper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pepper at 22 against PULSE 46's 2. Pepper also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. PULSE 46 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pepper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PULSE 46 against 5.0 for Pepper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pepper has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PULSE 46 versus Pepper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE 46Pepper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristopher EnosApp Frontrunners LLC

Customer experience

PULSE 46

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pepper

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PULSE 46

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse 46 Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pulse 46 Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Pepper

Subscriptions10
  • Pepper Pro$11.991 Month
  • Pepper Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro$29.991 Year
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  • Pepper Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro$39.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro$59.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pepper Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PULSE 46 free?
PULSE 46 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pepper free?
Pepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PULSE 46 or Pepper?
PULSE 46 and Pepper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 22 ratings respectively.
Do PULSE 46 or Pepper have ads?
Neither PULSE 46 nor Pepper shows ads.

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