Comparison

Pincrumbs vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Pincrumbs

Features
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Pincrumbs helps you remember places you don’t want to forget. Save your current location with a title and note, add photos or a short voice reminder, and come back to it anytime. Your saved places appear on a map and in a simple timeline, so you can retrace your journey or rediscover ideas later. Whether it’s a coffee shop, a scenic spot, or something you noticed in passing, Pincrumbs lets you capture it in seconds. Features: • Save locations instantly with one tap • Add notes, photos, and voice notes • View saved places on a map • Browse your history in a timeline • Mark favourites and search your locations • Export your data as CSV or JSON • No accounts, no ads, no tracking • Your data stays on your device. Location access is only used when you choose to save a place. Pincrumbs is designed to be simple, private, and effortless.

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

Pincrumbs4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pincrumbs and Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pincrumbs versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPincrumbsPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersivy antony vellara vinsonMurodjon Sattorov

In-app purchases

None

Pincrumbs

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pincrumbs free?
Pincrumbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pincrumbs or Pulse have ads?
Neither Pincrumbs nor Pulse shows ads.

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