Comparison

BeatNow vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

BeatNow

This app provides a minimalist interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features clear voice alerts, a distraction-free interface, and customizable workout settings to help users focus on their training sessions.

Highlights
  • HIIT and Tabata timer
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Clear voice alerts
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Dark Mode support
  • Minimalist design
Features
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BeatNow is the minimalist interval timer built for one purpose: helping you focus entirely on your training. Built for HIIT & Tabata Whether it's classic Tabata (20s work / 10s rest), EMOM, or custom HIIT sessions, BeatNow handles it all. Set your work time, rest time, and rounds – then press start and forget the rest. Distraction-Free Design No ads, no complex menus, no unnecessary features. Just a clean interface that shows you exactly what you need: the time remaining and your current round. Clear Voice Alerts Know when to push and when to recover without looking at your phone. Voice prompts announce every transition and count down the final seconds. Beautifully Simple Smooth animations, gentle colors, and full Dark Mode support. Easy on the eyes during those early morning or late night sessions. Who is BeatNow for? - HIIT, Tabata, and interval training enthusiasts - Home workout and bodyweight athletes - Coaches and trainers who value simplicity - Anyone who wants to train with rhythm, not distraction BeatNow believes: the best training tool should fade into the background, leaving only you and your effort. Find your rhythm. Train with BeatNow.

About

Pulse

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Walking into the gym shouldn't mean digging through old notes to remember your weights or switching between apps to time your rest. Pulse brings your workout plans, training logs, exercise notes, rest timer, and progress tracking together in one place. Whether you're building muscle, improving your physique, or simply following a consistent strength training routine, Pulse helps you stay focused on every set. MAKE EVERY WORKOUT FLOW β€’ Flexible Workout Plans Build and manage your own workout routines, or continue with a plan you already know. Need help getting started? Pulse can help you create a plan when you need one. β€’ Pick Up Where You Left Off Quickly check your previous weights, reps, and exercise notes. No more guessing what you did last time. β€’ Log Sets and Time Your Rest Record weights, reps, and optional RPE while keeping your rest timer close at hand. Everything you need during a workout, without switching between tools. β€’ Track Your Progress Review your workout history, exercise performance, and training volume to understand how your training changes over time. BEYOND THE WORKOUT β€’ Muscle Group Breakdown See how your weekly training sets are distributed across different muscle groups, helping you better understand your routine. β€’ Physique Tracking Save progress photos and body measurements to look back at changes over time. β€’ Nutrition Tracking Log your meals, calories, and macronutrients to support your strength and physique goals. GO FURTHER WITH PULSE PLUS When you want more guidance, Pulse Plus adds personalized AI assistance and advanced insights. β€’ AI Training Assistant Ask questions about your training using your workout plans and records as context. Explore suggested adjustments, review proposed changes, and decide what to apply. β€’ AI Meal Estimation Take a photo of your meal to estimate calories and macronutrients. Adjust portions and entries whenever needed. β€’ AI Physique Insights Use AI-assisted observations to explore changes in your progress photos and get additional feedback. β€’ Advanced Muscle Analysis Explore your training distribution through an interactive muscle heatmap. Select muscle groups to review logged sets and contributing exercises. TRAIN YOUR WAY You don't need AI for every workout. Pulse gives you the tools to manage your training, record your progress, and stay consistent. When you want deeper guidance, Pulse Plus is there to help. Your plan. Your pace. Your progress. Make every workout count with Pulse. Support:pulse.os.studio@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeatNow4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeatNow at every 6 days against Pulse's monthly. BeatNow also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BeatNow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatNow ships an update every 6 days, Pulse monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
BeatNow versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatNowPulse
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size192 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΈŠζ΅·ζ·±η»΄ζŽ’η΄’η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈCHAO-YUAN CHEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeatNow

One-time1
  • BeatNow Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Plus Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pulse Plus Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BeatNow free?
BeatNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeatNow or Pulse have ads?
Neither BeatNow nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatNow or Pulse?
BeatNow ships an update every 6 days, and Pulse monthly. Most recently, BeatNow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pulse on October 31, 2026.

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