Comparison

21 Pulse vs Satoshi Widgets

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Satoshi Widgets

Features
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Bitcoin never sleeps. Satoshi Widgets keeps what matters most right in sight. Follow exactly what you care about - without crowded exchange terminals, ads, or unnecessary noise. Add elegant Bitcoin widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen, or complications to your Apple Watch face. The latest overview is always just a glance away. Whenever you want more context, open the app to explore charts, market activity, and what is happening across the Bitcoin network. Satoshi Widgets gives you: Elegant Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Apple Watch complications Clear and easy-to-use apps Bitcoin market and network data in one place A customizable experience across the app, widgets, and Apple Watch No accounts and no ads Whether Bitcoin is on your wrist, phone, or tablet, Satoshi Widgets follows one simple idea: focus on the signal and ignore the noise. Premium access, free trial & subscriptions: Satoshi Widgets is free to download and includes 7 days of full access to Premium features. After the 7-day free access period ends, continued access to live Bitcoin data, dashboards, iPhone and iPad widgets, and Apple Watch widgets and complications requires a separate in-app subscription. • Premium Monthly: Unlocks full access and renews monthly until canceled. • Premium Yearly: Unlocks full access and renews yearly until canceled. The included 7-day free access period ends automatically, does not convert into a paid subscription, and does not result in a charge. You are charged only after you actively select and confirm a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in the Satoshi Widgets iOS app or in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

21 Pulse4 screens
Satoshi Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 21 Pulse at none against Satoshi Widgets's 3. Satoshi Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Satoshi Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 21 Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

21 Pulse ships an update every 2 weeks, Satoshi Widgets every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
21 Pulse versus Satoshi Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter21 PulseSatoshi Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHeiko MatternJan Bula

In-app purchases

None

21 Pulse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Satoshi Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is 21 Pulse free?
21 Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satoshi Widgets free?
Satoshi Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 21 Pulse or Satoshi Widgets have ads?
Neither 21 Pulse nor Satoshi Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 21 Pulse or Satoshi Widgets?
21 Pulse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Satoshi Widgets every 8 days. Most recently, 21 Pulse was updated on October 5, 2026 and Satoshi Widgets on October 9, 2026.

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