Comparison

Pulse vs InStock

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Build and maintain daily routines with this minimalist habit tracker. Monitor your progress through a calendar heatmap and receive gentle reminders to stay on track. All your data is stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Custom habit icons and colors
  • Streak tracking with stats
  • Calendar heatmap visualization
  • Daily reminder notifications
  • Distraction-free dark interface
  • Local data storage
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Pulse is a minimal habit tracker designed to help you build and maintain daily routines. Track your streaks, visualize your progress with a calendar heatmap, and stay motivated with gentle daily reminders. HOW IT WORKS - Create habits with custom icons and colors - Tap to mark habits complete each day - Watch your streak grow as you stay consistent - View your progress on a 30-day calendar heatmap - Set daily reminders so you never miss a day FEATURES - Clean, distraction-free dark interface - Streak tracking with current and longest streak stats - Completion rate percentage for every habit - Customizable daily reminder notifications - Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions - No account required — all data stays on your device PULSE PREMIUM - Unlimited habits - Full completion history - Streak freeze to protect your progress - Custom reminder times Your data is stored locally on your device. We never collect or share your personal information Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

InStock

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InStock keeps your entire household in sync. One shared pantry inventory. One shared shopping list. No more duplicate purchases, forgotten items, or wasted food. SMART PANTRY TRACKING Everyone in your household sees the same inventory, updated in real time. Check what's at home before you head to the store. No more buying something you already have. AI-POWERED ITEM ENTRY Type what you need in plain language, snap a photo of your fridge, or paste a link from YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. InStock extracts every ingredient and adds it instantly. EXPIRATION TRACKING InStock predicts shelf life and alerts you before anything goes bad. Stop throwing out food you forgot you had. Reduce waste, save money. SHARED SHOPPING LIST Your shopping list syncs across everyone in the household. Check items off as you shop and everyone sees it in real time. BUILT FOR FAMILIES Create a household, invite your family, and organize everything together. See who bought what, who added what, and what's running low. PRIVACY FIRST Your data is encrypted and never sold. Your household stays yours. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION InStock is a premium app that offers three auto-renewing subscription plans: Pro, Duo, and Family. InStock has a free trial, but does not offer a free subscription tier. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can cancel or manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@tryinstock.com or via in-app feedback option. Terms of Service https://tryinstock.com/terms Privacy Policy https://tryinstock.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pulse3 screens
InStock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pulse and InStock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and InStock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pulse versus InStock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseInStock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerror LLCMarko Pavlakovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • pulse monthly$0.991 Month
  • pulse pro annual$9.991 Year
6 purchases

InStock

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Duo Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Family Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Duo Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Family Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InStock free?
InStock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse or InStock have ads?
Neither Pulse nor InStock shows ads.

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