Comparison

Pulse vs Mindful Couples

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

This app provides a structured weekly check-in for couples to address relationship issues constructively. An AI coach analyzes responses, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement to facilitate productive conversations and improve communication.

Highlights
  • Weekly relationship check-ins
  • AI relationship coach
  • Personalized insights and advice
  • Communication frameworks
  • Progress tracking
  • Structured conversation starters
Features
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Pulse is the daily check-in for couples who want to keep choosing each other. One small question a day — you each answer in private, then your answers unlock together. No pressure, no peeking. Just a calm, honest way to stay close in the middle of busy life. WHAT YOU GET • Daily Questions, answered together — a fresh question every day; reveal each other's answers once you've both replied. • Your Connection Score — see how you're doing over time, and what's quietly working. • Moments — a private shared album for the memories you want to hold onto. • Maya, your AI relationship coach — warm, judgment-free help for the conversations that matter. • Weekly Check-in — a few quiet minutes to reflect together. • Say It Better — find the kinder way to say the hard thing. • Conversation starters & date-night ideas to spark something new. WHY COUPLES LOVE PULSE • Built for connection, not conflict. • Private by design — no feeds, no followers, no ads. • One subscription covers both of you. • Just a few minutes a day. Whether you're newly together, long distance, married, or years in — Pulse turns a tiny daily habit into a closer relationship. SUBSCRIPTION Pulse Pro unlocks unlimited check-ins, Maya, your full history, and more. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. https://www.pulsetherapy.app/terms https://www.pulsetherapy.app/privacy

About

Mindful Couples

Features
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COUNT EVERY DAY TOGETHER See exactly how long you and your partner have been together with a beautiful day counter. Track your time in days, months, and years. Tap into the detail view to see your start date, upcoming anniversary, and all the milestones you’ve reached. CELEBRATE YOUR MILESTONES From 100 days to 1,000 days and beyond, MindfulCouples marks every milestone in your relationship. Watch as you reach each one together — 100, 200, 365, 500, 730, 1000, 1095, 1500, 1825, and 2000 days. Something to look forward to, always. WEEKLY RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS Each week, receive a new question designed to spark meaningful conversation with your partner. Inspired by the Gottman Method these prompts encourage love, appreciation, and deeper understanding. Answer together, learn something new, and grow closer. CUSTOMIZABLE WIDGETS Add a MindfulCouples widget to your home screen so your love is always visible. Choose from beautiful themes, pick your display format (days only or detailed), and show your names, initials, or a heart. THOUGHTFUL REMINDERS Stay connected with notifications for new weekly questions, answer reminders, partner responses, milestones, and anniversaries. Turn on what matters to you and your partner. PRIVATE & SECURE Your relationship is personal. MindfulCouples is designed with privacy at its core. No social features, no public profiles, no ads. Just you and your partner. CONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER Invite your partner to join the app. When they answer the question, you’ll both see each other’s responses and can talk about them together. It’s a simple ritual that keeps your relationship intentional. A thoughtful tool for couples who want to be more present in their relationship. Every love story deserves to be counted.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Mindful Couples3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindful Couples at none against Pulse's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Mindful Couples asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pulse versus Mindful Couples: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseMindful Couples
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRenovate ThisAlexander Zyryaev

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions4
  • Pulse Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pulse Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pulse Pro Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Pulse Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Mindful Couples

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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