21 Pulse vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
21 Pulse
This Bitcoin-focused app provides real-time price tracking, market sentiment indicators, and a map of merchants accepting Bitcoin. It also offers educational resources, a portfolio tracker, and various tools for enthusiasts and merchants.
- Real-time Bitcoin price and charts
- Fear & Greed Index and on-chain stats
- Bitcoin merchant locator (Lightning SatMap)
- Educational resources on Bitcoin
- Portfolio tracker with DCA plans
- Home screen widget for live price
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21 Pulse – The rhythm of Bitcoin. Your Bitcoin-only companion for enthusiasts and everyday users. No altcoins, no noise – just everything you need around Bitcoin. FEATURES: • Real-time Bitcoin price (USD & EUR) with interactive charts (1H to All-Time) • Fear & Greed Index & Bitcoin on-chain stats • Lightning SatMap: Find merchants that accept Bitcoin & Lightning near you – with 60+ category icons • Lightning wallets guide & POS solutions for merchants • Bitcoin news in English, German & Spanish • Bitcoin events calendar & conference tracker • Learn Bitcoin: 6 chapters, 24 FAQs, curated videos & books • Portfolio tracker with DCA plans & performance analysis • Tools: Block & Halving, Converter, DCA Calculator, Mining ROI • Home Screen Widget: Live price & 24h change • Beginner & Advanced mode – for every Bitcoiner • Clean design with customizable accent color (light/dark/system) 21 Pulse is built for people who value sovereignty, simplicity and focus. No account required. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Bitcoin only. Always.
Compass
This app helps Bitcoin holders visualize their financial life in Bitcoin terms. Track your BTC balance, convert spending into sats, and align everyday money decisions with your long-term financial goals. It provides a clear view of your financial progress in Bitcoin.
- Track Bitcoin balance
- View net worth in USD and BTC
- Convert spending to sats
- Categorize spending
- Set financial goals
- Track goal progress
- Monthly reflection card
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Compass helps Bitcoin holders see their financial life in Bitcoin terms. Track your BTC balance, convert spending into sats, and connect everyday money decisions to the goals that matter most. Bitcoin changes the way you think about money. Compass helps you see that shift clearly. If you hold Bitcoin with conviction, you probably already think in sats. You know the tradeoff behind every purchase. You know that spending is part of life — but it should still feel aligned with the future you’re building. Compass gives that mindset a home. With Compass, you can: - Track your Bitcoin balance with a watch-only xpub or enter balance manually - See your net worth in USD and BTC - Convert everyday spending into sats - Categorize spending as Necessary, Discretionary, or Foolish - Set goals like stacking more BTC, saving for a vacation, or building an emergency fund - Track progress over time - Generate a monthly reflection card to share - Switch between Bitcoin and USD views anytime Compass is designed to help you answer a simple question: How is my financial life progressing in Bitcoin terms? Instead of keeping Bitcoin, spending, and goals in separate apps, Compass brings them together in one clear view. A coffee. A bill. A weekend trip. Compass shows what those choices mean in sats, so you can make decisions with more awareness and less guesswork. Built for Bitcoin hodlers for Bitcoin hodlers. Compass is made for people who: - self-custody Bitcoin, - think in sats, - want clarity instead of guilt - and want their finances to feel more connected to their Bitcoin conviction. It is a Bitcoin-first clarity tool for the financial life you actually live. Track what you stack. Understand what you spend. See your life in Bitcoin. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 5.0 against 21 Pulse's 3.3. Compass also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 21 Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 21 Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
21 Pulse ships an update every 2 weeks, Compass every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | 21 Pulse | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Mattern | Oluwatosin Ogunjobi |
Customer experience
21 Pulse
Compass
In-app purchases
21 Pulse
No in-app purchases
Compass
- Compass Pro Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Compass Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Compass Pro Lifetime$60.00







