Social Compass App vs Pulse Map NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Social Compass App
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Social Compass is a real-time, crowdsourced nightlife guide that helps you instantly see how busy and energetic local spots are. It eliminates guesswork by using live signals from people already there, not static reviews from last month.
Pulse Map NYC
Discover live events happening in New York City with an interactive map and timeline. Browse curated and community-reported happenings across various categories, or contribute your own discoveries. Connect with others and stay informed about what's going on around you.
- Interactive NYC event map
- 72-hour timeline scrubber
- Event category filtering
- Distance-based list view
- Community event voting
- Event comments and sharing
- Push notifications
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Pulse shows you what's happening in New York City right now. Browse a live map of curated and community-reported events across six categories: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, and concerts. Scrub the timeline to plan ahead, or switch to list view to see what's closest. Tap any event for details, source links, and comments from the community. See something happening around you? Drop a pin and let others know — whether it's live music, a street performance, free giveaways, or a long line to avoid. Community reports include confirmation voting so you know if it's still going on. FEATURES • Interactive map with color-coded event markers across NYC • 72-hour timeline scrubber — see what's happening now or later • Filter by category: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, concerts • List view sorted by distance from your location • Vote on active events and mark interest on upcoming ones • Comment on events and connect with the community • Share events with friends via the native share sheet • Push notifications for events you're interested in • Sign in with Apple or Google — or browse without an account Pulse is built for New Yorkers and visitors who want to know what's going on around them without scrolling through five different apps. If it's happening in NYC, it's on Pulse.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Social Compass App at every 3 days against Pulse Map NYC's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Social Compass App ships an update every 3 days, Pulse Map NYC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Social Compass App | Pulse Map NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michel Rodriguez | Kalissa Feinberg |
In-app purchases
Social Compass App
No in-app purchases
Pulse Map NYC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Social Compass App free?
Is Pulse Map NYC free?
Do Social Compass App or Pulse Map NYC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Social Compass App or Pulse Map NYC?
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