Comparison

PULSE Fitness Timer vs Pulse

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.

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Pulse

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Focus on your workout, not your phone. Pulse is an interval timer built for people who train seriously. BUILT TO BE SEEN FROM ACROSS THE ROOM The countdown fills your screen. Bold color-coded backgrounds shift with each phase: green for work, indigo for rest, amber for prepare. You can read it from the other side of the gym without picking up your phone. YOUR WHOLE ROUTINE IN ONE SESSION Chain multiple exercises into one continuous session. Each exercise gets its own number of sets and its own prepare, workout, rest and cooldown times. Build it once, run it every time. AUDIO CUES THAT ACTUALLY HELP Distinct beeps for segment changes, the last 3 seconds of every phase, and the end of the workout. No voice coaching, no music. Just the signals you need. FREE β€’ The full interval timer with every segment type β€’ Audio cues, countdown beeps and haptic feedback β€’ A training streak that keeps you coming back β€’ 1 saved routine PULSE PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE β€’ Unlimited saved routines β€’ Workout history with a calendar, charts and a yearly heatmap β€’ Chromecast: put the timer on your TV β€’ All future PRO features No account. No ads. No subscription. Just a really good timer. Works great for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, EMOM, gym supersets, stretching and any training built on work and rest intervals.

Screenshots

PULSE Fitness Timer3 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSE Fitness Timer at none against Pulse's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PULSE Fitness Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PULSE Fitness Timer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE Fitness TimerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbrenyx Technologies IncTomas Bezouska

In-app purchases

None

PULSE Fitness Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse PRO$3.99

Questions

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

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