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.

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse is a focused interval timer built for fast, repeatable training sessions. Create custom presets for work, rest, rounds, and sets, then start training with large full-screen timing, clear phase transitions, and workout history saved on-device. Use Pulse for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, bike intervals, or any structured workout that needs reliable timing. Live Activities keep the active timer visible from the Lock Screen, while voice announcements, sound cues, haptics, and keep-screen-on controls help you stay in the workout. Pulse also supports optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitors so you can see live BPM during training. Cast the timer to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so the whole room can follow along. Your presets and workout history stay on your device. No account is required.

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 Fitness Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PULSE Fitness Timer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE Fitness TimerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbrenyx Technologies IncClarved Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PULSE Fitness Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$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?
Pulse shows ads; PULSE Fitness Timer does not.

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