Comparison

WeekWave vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

WeekWave

Features
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WeekWave: Share Music Through People, Not Feeds Discover music through the people you trust, one song at a time. WeekWave is a private social music app where friends share thoughtful weekly picks. No public feeds, no follower counts, no endless scrolling. How It Works: Each week, you share your main song pick and up to two optional bonus tracks with your friends. To see what others shared, you first post your own wave. This keeps music discovery active, intentional, and mutual. Key Features: Weekly Music Sharing Post one main song per week, with up to two bonus tracks. A slower rhythm encourages thoughtful selection instead of daily noise. Unlock to Discover You unlock friends’ music only after sharing your own. Everyone participates. No passive scrolling. Friends-Only Circles Music is shared privately with people you choose. There are no public profiles or follower counts. Apple Music & Spotify Links Connect Apple Music to see recently saved songs and search for music. Universal links open directly in Spotify or Apple Music for playback. Spotify account connection coming soon. Personalized Suggestions Receive song suggestions inspired by the music you share and interact with. Designed to support discovery without replacing your friends’ recommendations. Reactions & Stickers React to friends’ waves with customizable stickers to express how their music made you feel. Streaks & Milestones Track your weekly posting streak and see how consistently you’ve shared over time. One Edit Per Week You can edit your wave once per week—encouraging intentional choices without constant tweaking. Weekly Reset Every Sunday starts a new wave. A fresh week, a fresh song, and new discoveries. Why WeekWave: Most music apps focus on algorithms and endless feeds. WeekWave is designed around intentional sharing—a simple weekly habit that helps you discover music through real people, not popularity metrics. Ideal For People Who: - Prefer sharing music with close friends. - Enjoy discovering songs through personal recommendations. - Want a slower, more intentional music experience. - Are tired of algorithm-driven feeds and viral trends. - Value private spaces over public profiles. Privacy & Data Use: Your friend list and shared music are visible only to approved friends. WeekWave does not display public profiles or follower counts. You can export or delete your account data at any time from within the app. Requirements: - iOS 18.0 or later, app version 1.2 or higher. - Apple Music account (optional, for recently saved songs; Spotify connection coming soon). Get Started: Download WeekWave and start sharing music one week at a time. Discover songs through the people you care about—one wave per week.

About

Pulse

This social music app lets you share the songs defining your current moment with friends. See what others are listening to in real-time and discover new music through your social circle. Build a profile showcasing your unique music taste.

Highlights
  • Share daily music pulses
  • See friends' real-time listening
  • Discover music through connections
  • Connect Apple Music/Spotify
  • React and comment on pulses
  • Build a music taste profile
Features
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Pulse is a social music-sharing app built around one simple idea: share the song that defines your moment. With Pulse, you can: • Share your daily pulse with friends • See what your friends are listening to in real time • Discover new music through people you know • Connect Apple Music or Spotify for easier track sharing • Find friends already on Pulse through optional contacts sync • React to and comment on pulses • Build a profile around your music taste Pulse is designed for spontaneous music discovery rather than curated playlists. Instead of spending time choosing the perfect share, you capture what you’re actually listening to and see the real listening habits of the people around you. Optional permissions: • Contacts: used to help find friends already on Pulse • Photos: used only if you choose a profile image • Notifications: used to alert you when the daily Pulse window opens Music service connections such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Last.fm are optional.

Screenshots

WeekWave4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against WeekWave's shown. Pulse also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeekWave ships an update every 6 weeks, Pulse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WeekWave versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekWavePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTaiga OgusuOwen Holt

In-app purchases

None

WeekWave

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeekWave free?
WeekWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeekWave or Pulse have ads?
WeekWave shows ads; Pulse does not.
Which is updated more often, WeekWave or Pulse?
WeekWave ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pulse every 2 days. Most recently, WeekWave was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pulse on October 24, 2026.

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