Comparison

FitQuest vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

FitQuest

Turn your fitness routine into a game by earning XP, leveling up, and maintaining workout streaks. Unlock achievements and access pre-built or custom workouts to track your progress visually.

Highlights
  • Gamified motivation with XP and leveling
  • Maintain daily workout streaks
  • Unlock achievements for milestones
  • Built-in workout routines
  • Create custom workouts (Pro)
  • Visual activity calendar and history
  • Offline functionality
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Transform your fitness journey into an exciting game with FitQuest! Earn XP, level up, maintain streaks, and unlock achievements as you complete workouts. GAMIFICATION THAT MOTIVATES • Earn XP points for every exercise you complete • Level up every and track your progress • Maintain daily streaks to stay motivated • Unlock unique achievements for milestones BUILT-IN WORKOUTS • Push: Chest, shoulders, triceps • Pull: Back and biceps • Legs: Quads, hamstrings, glutes • Abs: Core strengthening • Cardio: HIIT and fat burning • Flexibility: Stretching and mobility • Full Body: Complete routines CREATE CUSTOM WORKOUTS (Pro) • Build your own routines from 90+ exercises • Mix any exercises from any difficulty • Choose custom colors and themes • Automatic XP calculation based on volume TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Visual activity calendar • Streak tracking • Detailed workout history • Personal stats and records FEATURES • Timed exercises with start/pause/skip • Clear exercise instructions • Difficulty filters (Beginner to Advanced) • Beautiful dark theme interface • Works 100% offline Start your fitness quest today!

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse - Training, Perfected. The gym should be about lifting, not fumbling with your phone. Pulse strips away the noise and gives you a clean, powerful training companion built for people who take their progress seriously. Log every set. Follow a schedule. Watch your numbers climb. TRACK YOUR TRAINING Workout logging - every set, rep, and weight. Always Workout scheduling - plan your week and stick to it Rest timer - precise recovery between every set Exercise library - 1000+ exercises Custom exercises - Create exercises according to your needs FULLY OFFLINE No signal? No problem. Everything works offline and syncs automatically once you're back online. PULSE PRO Apple Watch integration - full workout control from your wrist Progress - go deeper on your performance data Pulse is free to download. Pro unlocks the full experience. Privacy Policy: https://pulsefitness.io/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://pulsefitness.io/tos

Screenshots

FitQuest4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FitQuest at every 2 days against Pulse's every 3 weeks. FitQuest also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FitQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitQuest ships an update every 2 days, Pulse every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FitQuest versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitQuestPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher NocellaLUKAS MAGNUS ABERG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FitQuest

One-time1
  • FitQuest Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions1
  • Pulse Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is FitQuest free?
FitQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FitQuest or Pulse have ads?
Neither FitQuest nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitQuest or Pulse?
FitQuest ships an update every 2 days, and Pulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, FitQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pulse on October 25, 2026.

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