Comparison

Pulse vs CD

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse helps you keep up with new music from the artists already in your Apple Music library. Instead of checking manually or missing releases, Pulse scans your saved artists and organizes their recent and upcoming drops into simple, focused lists. See what is new, what is coming next, and open releases directly in Apple Music when you are ready to listen. Track your favorite artists, browse releases by date, and use Home Screen widgets to keep upcoming music visible at a glance. Features: Discover recent releases from artists in your music library Track upcoming albums, EPs, and singles View your artists ranked by your listening history Search and filter release lists quickly Open releases directly in Apple Music Home Screen widgets for upcoming releases Hide artists you do not want included Clean, native iOS design built for quick checking Pulse is made for Apple Music listeners who want a better way to stay on top of the artists they already care about. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CD

Features
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Your music collection deserves a player of its own. CD-VC Player turns your local audio files into a collection of virtual discs. Pick an album from the shelf, open the lid and press Play. Enjoy the character of a classic CD player with the convenience of a modern app. A COLLECTION WORTH COMING BACK TO Add music folders, browse album artwork and search by album, artist or track. CD-VC Player plays your own local files. No music catalog is included. MAKE THE SOUND YOUR OWN Adjust the 10-band equalizer or choose a preset. Use Direct mode to bypass sound processing. DETAILS THAT SET THE MOOD A rotating disc, illuminated displays and audio visualizers bring a little ceremony to everyday listening. Choose English or Russian directly in Settings. ON IPHONE AND MAC Keep listening in the background on iPhone. On Mac, open your library beside the player or switch to the compact mini-player. YOUR AUDIO FILES Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC and AIFF. Playback support depends on the file codec. Download files from cloud folders to your device before playing. DRM-protected music is not supported. TRY 15 DAYS FREE Activate the free β€œ15-day Trial” through the App Store. All player features are available for 15 days from activation. After the trial ends, a one-time in-app purchase is required to continue using it. One purchase unlocks the full version on iPhone and Mac with the same Apple Account. No subscription is required. The current price is shown before you buy. Thank you for supporting CD-VC Player.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
CD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CD at every 4 days against Pulse's every 3 weeks. CD also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, CD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pulse versus CD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseCD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett du PlessisVladimir Zhuravlev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
2 purchases

CD

One-time2
  • 15-day TrialFree
  • Full Version β€” iPhone and Mac$17.99

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CD free?
CD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse or CD have ads?
Neither Pulse nor CD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or CD?
Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, and CD every 4 days. Most recently, Pulse was updated on October 17, 2026 and CD on October 14, 2026.

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