Comparison

Minyma vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Minyma

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Minyma is a private messenger built on one principle: your conversations belong to you. Every message, photo, video, file, voice note, and call is end-to-end encrypted — only you and the people you're talking to can read or hear them. Minyma's servers relay encrypted data they cannot open. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No phone number or email required — pick a Minyma ID and start messaging • End-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group chats, voice notes, photos, videos, and files • Encrypted voice and video calls, one-to-one and group — with call hold and call waiting • Notifications show "New message" by default — content stays private on your lock screen • Verify contacts with safety numbers and QR codes • Disappearing messages — set timers per chat, from 30 seconds to 4 weeks • App Lock with passcode and optional Face ID/Touch ID unlock MODERN CRYPTOGRAPHY • Hybrid post-quantum encryption protects today's messages against tomorrow's computers • Forward secrecy: keys change constantly, so past messages stay protected EVERYDAY FEATURES • Polls, pinned messages, link previews, message editing and deletion, reactions, replies, and message search • Translate messages on request — on your device, with the original kept alongside • Large file transfers, instant photo previews, HD video option • Encrypted backup and device transfer you control — we never hold your backup key • Minyma Voice (optional membership): a realtime voice assistant for hands-free use, weather, translation, and more in 20+ languages Minyma is free to use for messaging and calls. An optional membership unlocks Minyma Voice and larger transfers. No ads. No tracking. No data sold — there's nothing to sell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

Share photos, videos, and thoughts, and receive real-time community feedback on a 5-point scale. Engage in genuine conversations, track personal well-being, and discover trends with an AI companion. Connect with communities and go live to share moments as they happen.

Highlights
  • 5-point Pulse rating system
  • Live community verdicts
  • Daily mood check-in
  • Photo, video, and text posts
  • Direct messaging
  • AI-powered trend insights
  • Live streaming
Features
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PulseMe is the social platform where every moment gets a pulse. Share photos, videos, and thoughts, then watch your community rate them in real time on a 5-point scale — from Nope to On Fire. It is not just likes. It is a living verdict. RATE MOMENTS WITH A SWIPE Gone are the days of a single like button. Slide the Pulse to express how you really feel — Nope, Not for me, OK, Like it, or On Fire. Every pulse counts toward a live community verdict that updates instantly. See what people truly think. SHARE YOUR WORLD Post photos, videos, or text-only moments. Add a self-rating to show how you felt about it. Tag real-world topics like weather, traffic, sports, or events to contribute to live Topic Pulses for your city. REAL CONVERSATIONS Comment, reply, and react. Start direct messages with people you connect with. Share posts to your community. Every interaction is built around genuine expression — not vanity metrics. DAILY PULSE CHECK-IN How are you doing today? Log your mood, mind, energy, social, and sleep on a simple 5-dimension scale. Build streaks, track patterns, and let your friends send you a pulse to show support. YOUR PULSE ANALYTICS See how your posts perform over time. Track your reactions, follower growth, and personal trends. Understand what resonates and what does not — backed by real community feedback. PULSY AI Meet Pulsy — your AI companion for trend insights. Ask questions, discover what is pulsing in your area, and get smart summaries of community sentiment on any topic. COMMUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Join communities based on your university, city, profession, or interests. Participate in community challenges and see who is rising. Build your circle with friends and followers. LIVE STREAMING Go live and connect with your audience in real time. Share moments as they happen and feel the pulse of the room. KEY FEATURES 5-point Pulse rating system (Nope to On Fire) Live community verdicts on every post Daily Pulse self check-in with streaks Photo, video, and text posts Direct messaging and comments Topic Pulse tracking by city AI-powered trend insights with Pulsy Communities and challenges Live streaming Privacy controls — public, friends, or private PulseMe is not about collecting likes. It is about honest reactions, real moments, and a community that tells you the truth. Download PulseMe and give your moments a pulse.

Screenshots

Minyma4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse at none against Minyma's 9. Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Minyma sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Minyma versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinymaPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB142 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMinymata, Inc.Serigne Gaye

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Minyma

Subscriptions3
  • Minyma Starter7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Minyma Plus$7.991 Month
  • Minyma Pro$14.991 Month
One-time6
  • Small tip$4.99
  • Medium tip$9.99
  • Voice Top-Up$14.99
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  • Large tip$19.99
  • Generous tip$49.99
  • Champion tip$99.99
None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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