Pulse vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Anchor
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Anchor helps you focus on what actually matters. Start a timed focus session, automatically block the apps that distract you, and prove you really showed up by tapping an NFC tag at your desk or study spot. Anchor turns intention into a habit you can see. FOCUS SESSIONS • Choose a simple countdown or the Pomodoro method. • Set your own duration and daily focus goal. • Stay locked in until your session ends. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS • Pick the apps you want to shield during a session. • Opening a blocked app shows a calm reminder until you finish. • Get back to work without the pull of notifications. TAP TO BEGIN • Scan an NFC tag to verify you're physically where you meant to be. • A small ritual that makes starting feel intentional. SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Track focus streaks, focus hours, and a daily focus score. • Review your history and weekly trends. • Get personalized AI insights and smart suggestions on when you focus best. STAY ON TRACK • Optional reminders to start a session and protect your streak. • Sync sessions to your calendar so focus time lives alongside your day. Anchor is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to reclaim their attention. Stay anchored to what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor at none against Pulse's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pulse | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Terror LLC | Nourin Awad |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- pulse monthly$0.991 Month
- pulse pro annual$9.991 Year
Anchor
No in-app purchases









