Comparison

The Last 5% vs Pulse for Mac

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

Head to head
About

The Last 5%

Features
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A small act of thoughtfulness before your phone goes dark. "The Last 5%" is a communication support tool that automatically sends your location and a message to someone you care about — right before your iPhone battery dies. [Perfect for situations like these] ・Coming home from work or a night out: Automatically lets someone know "I'm on my way home" or "My battery's about to die, so I'll be out of reach" — before it's too late. ・Your child's phone: When your kid's phone is about to die after school or hanging out with friends, their last-known location is quietly sent to you before the connection is lost. ・Meeting up with friends: If your battery might not make it to the meetup, share your current location in advance for a smoother rendezvous. [Key Features] ・Detects low battery (5% or below) and automatically sends a message. ・Includes a map link with your current location so the recipient knows exactly where you are. [Simple to Set Up] This app works in tandem with iOS Shortcuts. Just follow the in-app guide to set up your own personal communication protocol — no tech skills required. ※ This app is a supplemental tool that leverages iOS system features. It may not function in all network conditions, so please use it as one of your everyday communication options rather than as a primary lifeline.

About

Pulse for Mac

Features
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Monitor your Mac's system performance in real-time from your iPhone. Pulse for Mac displays CPU usage, GPU usage, temperatures, memory pressure, battery level, and fan speed — all streamed live over your local Wi-Fi network. Features: • Real-time CPU & GPU usage with temperature • Memory usage and pressure indicator • Battery level and charging status • Fan speed monitoring • Auto-discovery via Bonjour • Portrait and landscape layouts • Keep Screen On option for desk display Requirements: • MacPulse Server running on your Mac (free download at GitHub) • iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network

Screenshots

The Last 5%4 screens
Pulse for Mac1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse for Mac at daily against The Last 5%'s every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Last 5% ships an update every 2 weeks, Pulse for Mac daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
The Last 5% versus Pulse for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Last 5%Pulse for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroki moriInGyu Rho

In-app purchases

None

The Last 5%

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse for Mac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Last 5% free?
The Last 5% is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse for Mac free?
Pulse for Mac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Last 5% or Pulse for Mac have ads?
Neither The Last 5% nor Pulse for Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Last 5% or Pulse for Mac?
The Last 5% ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pulse for Mac daily. Most recently, The Last 5% was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pulse for Mac on October 4, 2026.

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