Comparison

PracticeQuest vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

PracticeQuest

This app transforms music practice into an engaging adventure with gamified elements like XP, levels, and quests. It offers comprehensive tracking, analytics, and built-in tools like a tuner and metronome to help musicians of all levels improve their skills and build consistent practice habits.

Highlights
  • Gamified practice with XP and levels
  • Daily streaks and achievements
  • Session tracking with notes and quality rating
  • Built-in chromatic tuner
  • Adjustable metronome
  • Chord library and pitch finder
  • Repertoire manager
Features
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PracticeQuest – Music Practice Tracker Build a consistent music practice habit with PracticeQuest, the gamified practice tracker for guitar, bass, piano, drums, violin, and vocals. Turn every practice session into progress with XP, levels, streaks, daily quests, achievements, goals, and detailed practice analytics. PRACTICE TRACKING Log every session with: Practice categories Personal notes Session duration Quality ratings Weekly practice targets Long-term practice history See how often you practice, identify gaps in your routine, and understand where to focus next. GAMIFIED MUSIC PRACTICE Make practice more rewarding: Earn XP for every session Build daily practice streaks Complete instrument-specific quests Unlock achievements Track milestones for time, sessions, streaks, and levels Progress becomes visible, measurable, and motivating. BUILT-IN MUSIC TOOLS Everything you need for productive practice: Chromatic Tuner Use microphone-based pitch detection with multiple tuning presets for guitar and other instruments. Metronome Practice with adjustable BPM, multiple time signatures, and subdivisions including quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes. Chord Charts Browse chord charts by instrument, category, and difficulty. Save favorite chords for quick access. Pitch Finder Play individual notes and intervals to support ear training and relative-pitch practice. REPERTOIRE MANAGER Organize every song, piece, and exercise you are learning. Track repertoire through: Learning Polishing Ready Archived Record target tempo, current BPM, practice sessions, and notes so you can build a repertoire you are proud to perform. GOALS AND PRACTICE INSIGHTS Set personal practice goals and stay accountable. PracticeQuest highlights neglected categories, consistency gaps, and short sessions to help you decide what to work on next. SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS Guitar, bass, piano, drums, violin, and vocals. PERFECT FOR Guitar players building a daily practice routine Piano students tracking lessons and repertoire Drummers practicing technique and rhythm Violinists working on scales and pieces Vocalists tracking exercises and songs Any musician who wants to practice consistently and improve faster PracticeQuest combines music practice tracking, a tuner, metronome, chord charts, repertoire management, goals, and motivation in one app. Download PracticeQuest and start building your practice streak today. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PracticeQuest is free to download. PracticeQuest Pro is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription: • PracticeQuest Premium - 1 Month: $0.99/month • PracticeQuest Premium - 1 Year: $9.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/practicequestprivacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse – Learn music as a living language Subtitle / Short Pitch: Pulse is a step-by-step music learning method designed to help you develop your rhythm, ear, musical understanding, and ability to improvise. Body: Our approach is built on a simple idea: music is a living language. To truly master it, every concept is explored progressively through the body, voice, listening, instrument, theory, and creativity. Each course guides you to: Develop your sense of rhythm through body movement and active feeling. Sharpen your ear by listening, singing, and finding melodies on your instrument. Understand essential concepts with short flashcards and quick quizzes. Put your skills into practice through guided improvisations over musical backing tracks. Share your creations with the Pulse community. The first course is organized into four progressive volumes, helping you build a solid foundation in rhythm, harmony, melody, and improvisation. In the future, Pulse will expand with new courses dedicated to world music traditions, developed in collaboration with genre specialists—all built around Pulse’s signature teaching method. Why choose Pulse? A clear, structured progression A holistic approach combining practice, listening, and theory Varied activities: rhythm, singing, ear training, instrument practice, theory, and improvisation Short flashcards and quizzes for efficient learning Suitable for all ages: kids, teens, and adults Works with all instruments, including transposing instruments Build solid foundations, develop your own musical language, and enjoy playing, creating, and sharing music.

Screenshots

PracticeQuest4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

PracticeQuest and Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PracticeQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PracticeQuest ships an update every 10 days, Pulse weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PracticeQuest versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPracticeQuestPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStu SchwartzLoann Delgado

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PracticeQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse - Volume 1$22.99

Questions

Is PracticeQuest free?
PracticeQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PracticeQuest or Pulse have ads?
Neither PracticeQuest nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PracticeQuest or Pulse?
PracticeQuest ships an update every 10 days, and Pulse weekly. Most recently, PracticeQuest was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pulse on October 13, 2026.

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