pulse map nyc vs Hum Today
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pulse map nyc
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Pulse shows you what's happening in New York City right now. Browse a live map of curated and community-reported events across six categories: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, and concerts. Scrub the timeline to plan ahead, or switch to list view to see what's closest. Tap any event for details, source links, and comments from the community. See something happening around you? Drop a pin and let others know — whether it's live music, a street performance, free giveaways, or a long line to avoid. Community reports include confirmation voting so you know if it's still going on. FEATURES • Interactive map with color-coded event markers across NYC • 72-hour timeline scrubber — see what's happening now or later • Filter by category: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, concerts • List view sorted by distance from your location • Drop pins to report what's happening around you in real time • Vote on active events and mark interest on upcoming ones • Comment on events and connect with the community • Share events with friends via the native share sheet • Push notifications for events you're interested in • Sign in with Apple or Google — or browse without an account Pulse is built for New Yorkers and visitors who want to know what's going on around them without scrolling through five different apps. If it's happening in NYC, it's on Pulse.
Hum Today
This social media app focuses on connecting friends through audio updates, offering a less invasive experience than traditional platforms. Listen to friends' life updates like a podcast without the pressure of endless scrolling or streaks.
- Audio-only updates
- Podcast-style listening
- No endless feed
- No streaks or pressure
- Focus on close friends
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A lighter, less invasive social media app for people who are tired of doomscrolling and just want to keep in touch with their friends. No need to even look at the screen - listen to updates about your friends lives like a podcast! Hum as much as you want or as little as you want. There's no streaks, no endless feed, and no pressure.
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Verdict
pulse map nyc and Hum Today are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | pulse map nyc | Hum Today |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kalissa Feinberg | CAL JULIAN NIGHTINGALE |
In-app purchases
pulse map nyc
No in-app purchases
Hum Today
No in-app purchases








