Splora vs Pulse Calendar

Turn your study and work sessions into an epic ocean adventure! Splora is a gamified Pomodoro timer designed to help you beat procrastination, stay focused, and build the ultimate pirate empire. Say goodbye to boring timers and distractions. With Splora, every minute you spend focusing earns you gold coins. Dock at uncharted islands, set your timer, and complete your tasks to conquer new territories! Will you be a simple deckhand, or will you rise to the rank of Pirate Lord of the High Seas? HOW IT WORKS: - Dock at an island on the world map. - Set your focus timer and start studying or working. - DO NOT leave the app! If you abandon the session, your progress is lost. - Complete the timer to conquer the island stage and earn Focus Coins (1 coin for every focused minute). FEATURES: - Gamified Productivity: Conquer islands by completing focus stages. The longer you focus, the harder the islands become to conquer. - Build Your Fleet: Spend your hard-earned gold to unlock diverse 3D ships, from the humble Coastal Dinghy to the legendary Phantom ship. - Decorate Captain's Island: Unlock your personal haven. Buy exclusive decorations, giant statues, and nature elements to make it truly yours. - Collect Pets: Need company while studying? Buy companions like the Pirate Parrot or the Wise Turtle to keep you motivated on your desk. - Immersive Soundscapes: Block out background noise with relaxing ambient sounds. - Track Your Progress: Check your Logbook to see your total focus hours, daily averages, and your current daily streak. Whether you're studying for an exam, writing code, or doing deep work, Splora brings the thrill of exploration to your desk. Set sail, Captain. The treasure of deep focus awaits!

Pulse Calendar turns your schedule into a daily coach. Connect your calendars (iCloud, Google, Outlook, Exchange, CalDAV) in one place and let Pulse analyze your time to help you use it better. Local storage by default, no account. SMART CALENDAR • Day, 3-day, Week, Month, Year and List views • Multi-account: Apple, Google, Outlook, Exchange, CalDAV • Natural-language entry ("lunch with Marc tomorrow 1pm") • Drag to move or resize an event • Public holidays and school breaks: 10 countries, 149 regions • Real-time travel time + "time to leave" Live Activity • Weather on your agenda (WeatherKit) + moon phase PRIORITIES & FOCUS • 3 daily priorities with anti-procrastination coaching • Auto Time-Blocking: Pulse blocks priorities into your calendar • "Just get started" timer with a live count-up • "Just 5 minutes" mode for low-pressure starts PULSE BRAIN — 100% ON-DEVICE AI • Optimize your day in one tap (focus + recovery + transitions) • Ask Pulse: an assistant that knows your schedule, with no cloud • Personalized morning briefing TRACKING & INSIGHTS • Detects your habits and alerts you when a regular event is overdue • Time breakdown by category, heatmap, peak productivity hours • Evening review with a daily score and tips JOURNAL, AVAILABILITY & MORE • Private Journal (iCloud sync) and daily notes • Life Replay: revisit your year in a recap • Share your availability and let others book time (Doodle-style polls) WIDGETS, SIRI & LIVE ACTIVITY • Today, Month and Day Battery widgets; next 3 meetings on the lock screen • Dynamic Island countdown before a meeting; 8 Siri commands THEMES • 50+ themes including Onyx, Aurora, USA, Miami, Crépuscule, Neon Gold, Lavender… • Live preview, automatic light/dark mode, customizable app icon ON ALL YOUR DEVICES iPhone, iPad and Mac. One purchase, synced everywhere. AVAILABLE IN 14 LANGUAGES English · Français · Español · Deutsch · Italiano · Português · Русский · 日本語 · 简体中文 · 한국어 · العربية · Türkçe · Tiếng Việt · Ελληνικά PRIVACY Local storage by default. No ad tracking. Shared calendars and Doodle polls (optional) use a secure anonymous server. PULSE PREMIUM • Unlimited Pulse Brain and Ask Pulse (free: 3 optimizations/day) • All premium themes, advanced insights, exclusive widgets Pulse Monthly: $3.99/mo · Pulse Yearly: $24.99/yr (save 48%) · Pulse Lifetime: $39.99 (one-time) 7-day free trial on subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple account at the end of the trial; the subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24h before the end of the period. Manage it in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms: https://pulsecalendar.app/terms Privacy: https://pulsecalendar.app/privacy