Comparison

PULSE Fitness Timer vs PulseTabata

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

Head to head
About

PULSE Fitness Timer

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PULSE is your all-in-one workout timer built for focus, consistency, and performance. Whether you’re running intervals, crushing a HIIT session, timing strength sets, or tracking laps, PULSE gives you fast, flexible tools that stay out of your way and keep you moving. Create custom timers in seconds, switch between stopwatch and interval modes, and save your favorite routines so they’re always ready when you are. With a clean, distraction-free design and precise timing, PULSE helps you train smarter and stay locked in. Perfect for: β€’ HIIT & Tabata β€’ Strength training & bodybuilding β€’ Cross-training & circuits β€’ Cardio & endurance workouts Key Features: β€’ Interval timers (work/rest, rounds, custom phases) β€’ Save multiple stopwatches by activity with laps, history, and progress tracking β€’ Custom workout presets β€’ Simple, modern interface β€’ Built for speed and ease of use PULSE is designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who values structure and momentum in their training. Start your next session with PULSE β€” and let every second count.

About

PulseTabata

Features
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PulseTabata is a focused interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, and custom workouts. Build your own training plans, start sessions quickly, and keep your workout flow simple on iPhone and Apple Watch. Features: - Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval workouts - Create and edit your own workout plans - Apple Watch companion for workout control and metrics - Workout history saved on device - Sound, voice, and haptic cues - Clean, fast workout screens built for repeat training PulseTabata is designed for people who want a lightweight workout timer without accounts, ads, or unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

PULSE Fitness Timer3 screens
PulseTabata4 screens

Verdict

The call

PULSE Fitness Timer and PulseTabata are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PULSE Fitness Timer versus PulseTabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE Fitness TimerPulseTabata
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbrenyx Technologies IncVitalii Hurkovskyi

In-app purchases

None

PULSE Fitness Timer

No in-app purchases

None

PulseTabata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PULSE Fitness Timer free?
PULSE Fitness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulseTabata free?
PulseTabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PULSE Fitness Timer or PulseTabata have ads?
Neither PULSE Fitness Timer nor PulseTabata shows ads.

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