Comparison

Pulse for Mac vs VoltLog

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

Head to head
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

About

VoltLog

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VoltLog is a field tool for FPV pilots who use LiPo, LiHV, and Li-ion battery packs without smart battery electronics. After a flight, log the pack voltage and VoltLog shows the safety status of each battery on a clear, color-coded dashboard. The goal is simple: know which packs are safe for storage, which need charging, and which should not be left full for too long. Built for FPV battery routines: - Track battery packs with name, brand, cell count, capacity, chemistry, and cycle count - Log voltage per cell with a large custom keypad - See STORAGE, CHARGED, FULL, FULL RISK, DISCHARGED, and CRITICAL states at a glance - Open full cycle history for every pack - Set global and per-battery alert timing - Use local notifications for risky full packs and low-voltage reminders - Work offline-first with local Drift storage - Secure or switch accounts with Supabase Auth when you want cloud-backed data VoltLog is not a charger, cell checker, or battery management system. It is a practical logbook for pilots who already measure voltage and want a faster way to keep track of many packs. Designed for the field, not a desk: - High-contrast dark dashboard - Large battery tiles - Fast voltage entry without the system keyboard - Battery archive for retired packs - English and Polish interface If your FPV case has more packs than memory can reliably track, VoltLog gives you one place to see what needs attention before battery degradation becomes expensive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pulse for Mac1 screens
VoltLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse for Mac at none against VoltLog's 3. Pulse for Mac also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. VoltLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pulse for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse for Mac ships an update daily, VoltLog every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pulse for Mac versus VoltLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse for MacVoltLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInGyu RhoFilip Rusin

In-app purchases

None

Pulse for Mac

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VoltLog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Pulse for Mac free?
Pulse for Mac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoltLog free?
VoltLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse for Mac or VoltLog have ads?
Neither Pulse for Mac nor VoltLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse for Mac or VoltLog?
Pulse for Mac ships an update daily, and VoltLog every 10 days. Most recently, Pulse for Mac was updated on October 4, 2026 and VoltLog on October 6, 2026.

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