Comparison

Pulse vs Anchor

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

Anchor

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pulse3 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pulse versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerror LLCNourin Awad

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • pulse monthly$0.991 Month
  • pulse pro annual$9.991 Year
None

Anchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Anchor have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Anchor shows ads.

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