Comparison

Pulse vs Relationship Diary

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

Relationship Diary

Features
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Relationship Diary is the daily companion for couples who want to stay close, have fun, and actually understand each other. DAILY RELATIONSHIP SCORE Answer a few quick questions every day about how you're feeling and how things are going. See your weekly and monthly averages, your argument-free streak, and how your relationship trends over time — together with your partner. SPIN-THE-WHEEL DATE NIGHT Stuck on what to do together? Spin the wheel for a random couple activity, from a cozy movie night to a spontaneous adventure. Unlock the Extreme Wheel for bigger challenges. KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER Take the "How Well Do You Know Each Other?" quiz every week, discover your Love Language together, and compare your answers side by side. SHARED NOTEPAD & BUCKET LIST Leave each other quick notes throughout the day, and build a shared bucket list of trips, dates, and dreams you want to check off together. MEMORIES & CALENDAR Save your favorite moments with photos, track your anniversary and birthdays, and never miss a special day again — we'll remind you. AI-POWERED GIFT IDEAS & MONTHLY REPORT (Premium) Answer a few questions about your partner and get personalized, realistic gift suggestions. Premium members also get a monthly AI-generated relationship report based on their own data. ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges as your argument-free streak grows — a fun way to celebrate your progress together. Whether you've been together for a month or a decade, Relationship Diary helps you stay intentional, connected, and a little more playful — every single day.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Relationship Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Relationship Diary at none against Pulse's 4. Pulse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Relationship Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pulse versus Relationship Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseRelationship Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB31 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRenovate ThisEMIR SULEYMANAGAOGLU

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

Relationship Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relationship Diary free?
Relationship Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Relationship Diary have ads?
Relationship Diary shows ads; Pulse does not.

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