Comparison

Databeam vs CLI Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Databeam

Features
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Databeam puts your Firebase projects in your pocket. Check your databases, manage authentication users, browse storage files, and make quick changes โ€” all from your phone. Built for developers who want to keep an eye on their Firebase backend without opening a laptop. Features: - Connect to multiple Firebase projects - Browse and edit Firestore documents - View and manage Authentication users - Access Cloud Storage files - Real-time data monitoring Databeam gives you a clean, fast interface designed for quick checks and edits on the go.

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CLI Pulse

Features
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CLI Pulse keeps track of your AI coding tools: how much of each quota you have used, when it resets and what your usage is costing you. It works with Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Copilot, OpenRouter, Ollama and dozens of other providers, on your Mac and on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. On your Mac - Your providers' quotas and reset times, one click away in the menu bar - Pace: whether your quota will last until it resets, or when it will run out - Estimated cost from your Claude Code and Codex logs, calculated on your Mac - Usage history for each provider, an activity heatmap and a cost forecast - Active and recent sessions by project, with usage and estimated cost - Alerts when a quota crosses a threshold you choose and, when you are signed in, when your daily cost suddenly jumps - Cost reports you can export as CSV or PDF - Pulse Cat, an optional desktop cat whose vitals follow your real AI usage - No account needed: in local mode your usage stays on this Mac On iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - The same quotas, costs, sessions and alerts, synced from your Mac - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets (Pro) - Siri and Shortcuts: ask for today's status or for one provider's remaining quota - Apple Watch: quota rings, alerts and sessions on your wrist The iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps show what CLI Pulse collects on your Mac. Install it on your Mac and sign in with the same account on each device. Try Demo shows the app with sample data before you connect a Mac. Privacy - Your provider API keys and the contents of your session logs never leave your Mac - When you sign in, usage figures sync to your CLI Pulse account over an encrypted connection - No ads and no third-party analytics SDKs Free and Pro CLI Pulse is free for up to three providers. CLI Pulse Pro adds unlimited providers and the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Subscription information CLI Pulse Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Available plans, pricing, and billing periods are shown in the App Store and in the app at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/privacy.html

Screenshots

Databeam4 screens
CLI Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Databeam at none against CLI Pulse's 4. Databeam also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CLI Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CLI Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Databeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Databeam ships an update every 3 weeks, CLI Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Databeam versus CLI Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabeamCLI Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItemone LLCYuhe Ye

In-app purchases

None

Databeam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CLI Pulse

Subscriptions4
  • CLI Pulse Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CLI Pulse Team Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CLI Pulse Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
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  • CLI Pulse Team Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Databeam free?
Databeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLI Pulse free?
CLI Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Databeam or CLI Pulse have ads?
Neither Databeam nor CLI Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Databeam or CLI Pulse?
Databeam ships an update every 3 weeks, and CLI Pulse every 4 days. Most recently, Databeam was updated on October 19, 2026 and CLI Pulse on October 10, 2026.

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