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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Pulse is an interval timer built for people who train seriously. Focus on your workout, not your phone. BUILT TO BE SEEN The countdown fills your screen. Bold color-coded backgrounds shift with each phase β€” green for work, indigo for rest, amber for prepare. You'll see it from across the gym without touching your phone. YOUR ROUTINE, YOUR WAY Chain multiple exercises into one continuous session. Each exercise gets its own set count, its own segments, its own timing. Prepare, Workout, Rest, Cooldown. Build it once, run it every time. AUDIO CUES THAT WORK Distinct beeps for transitions, last-3-second countdowns, and session complete. No voice coaching. No music. Just the cues you need, when you need them. FREE FEATURES β€’ Full interval timer with all segment types β€’ Audio cues and countdown beeps β€’ Haptic feedback β€’ 1 saved routine PULSE PREMIUM β€” ONE-TIME β€’ Unlimited saved routines β€’ Workout history β€” calendar, charts, and yearly heatmap β€’ Cloud backup via iCloud (no account required) β€’ All future premium features included No account required. No ads. No subscription. Ever.

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. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PULSE Fitness Timer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE Fitness TimerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB47 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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