Comparison

Rest Pulse vs SteadyPulse Placebo

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

Head to head
About

Rest Pulse

Features
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Rest Pulse - Heartbeat Simulator is a minimalist relaxation app for iPhone and Apple Watch. We recommend playing your favorite ASMR audio or music in the background while using the app. Haptic feedback is available on supported devices such as iPhone and Apple Watch. iPad devices do not support haptic vibration. Feel a gentle, rhythmic heartbeat through precise haptic feedback, paired with a calming breathing animation. Adjust the heart rate (BPM), vibration intensity, and session duration to help yourself relax, focus, or fall asleep. Features: • Adjustable heart rate (BPM) with presets • Fine-tuned haptic intensity control • Auto-off timer with countdown • Elegant breathing animation with customizable color • Apple Watch support for immersive haptics • No account required This app is designed for relaxation and mindfulness. It is not a medical device.

About

SteadyPulse Placebo

Features
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Find a rhythm that feels right. SteadyPulse Placebo plays a warm, lifelike lub-dub heartbeat at the pace you choose. Set any tempo from 40 to 150 BPM for focus, relaxation, pacing, or simply a sound you enjoy. This isn't a metronome click. Each tempo has its own prepared heartbeat loop, giving every beat a consistent, natural rhythm. Play it through your headphones, keep it going with your screen locked, or use the steady sound with a compatible body-worn haptic wearable. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose a pace from 40 to 150 BPM • Adjust the tempo while the sound plays • Add optional gentle rhythm variation • Choose your audio output with the iOS system picker FOLLOW YOUR HEART RATE, IF YOU WANT TO Start a Heart-Rate Workout to see live readings from a compatible sensor connected to your device, including Polar H10 or AirPods Pro 3. View a rolling heart-rate trend, adjustable zones, your session maximum, and time in each zone. Turn on Follow live heart rate to let the heartbeat audio respond to your measured pace. The workout feature uses Apple Health and requires a compatible sensor and your permission. Manual playback works without either. Completed workouts are saved to Apple Health; your health data is not sent to us. EVERYTHING IS UNLOCKED SteadyPulse Placebo is free to use. Optional tips support development but unlock nothing. The sound can also work with haptic wearables such as the Woojer Strap 4. SteadyPulse Placebo is not affiliated with Woojer; Woojer and Strap 4 are trademarks of their respective owners. No health claims. Maybe it's just a nice placebo. Enjoy it anyway. SteadyPulse Placebo is for sound and wellness, not medical use. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat any condition.

Screenshots

Rest Pulse3 screens
SteadyPulse Placebo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rest Pulse at none against SteadyPulse Placebo's 5. Rest Pulse also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SteadyPulse Placebo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rest Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest Pulse ships an update weekly, SteadyPulse Placebo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Rest Pulse versus SteadyPulse Placebo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest PulseSteadyPulse Placebo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer轩 ꞗDavid Wilson

In-app purchases

None

Rest Pulse

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SteadyPulse Placebo

One-time5
  • English US$0.99
  • English US$2.99
  • English US$4.99
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  • English$4.99
  • English US$9.99

Questions

Is Rest Pulse free?
Rest Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteadyPulse Placebo free?
SteadyPulse Placebo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rest Pulse or SteadyPulse Placebo have ads?
Neither Rest Pulse nor SteadyPulse Placebo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest Pulse or SteadyPulse Placebo?
Rest Pulse ships an update weekly, and SteadyPulse Placebo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rest Pulse was updated on October 21, 2026 and SteadyPulse Placebo on October 26, 2026.

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