Comparison

Otterfile vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Otterfile

Features
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File Management and Transfer: - Local Management: Supports file categorization, sorting, multi-selection, and routine management operations (copy, cut, rename, delete). Includes a built-in recycle bin to prevent accidental file deletion. - File Import: Supports importing from system photo album and system files, and provides native scanned document to PDF conversion function. - Local Area Network Transfer: After enabling the Wi-Fi file transfer service, you can directly drag and drop files to transfer between devices via your computer's browser. - Cloud Drive Mounting: Supports binding to Alibaba Cloud Drive, Baidu Cloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox for cross-platform file management. Compression and decompression: - Format support: Supports compression and decompression of ZIP, 7Z, and TAR formats. - Encoding adaptation: Built-in file encoding detection and manual switching functions solve common Chinese character encoding problems during cross-device transmission. Multi-format preview: - Office documents: Natively supports viewing Office (Word, Excel, PPT), PDF, and various common image and text formats. - Plain text and code: Supports highlighting of 24+ formats including TXT, JSON, HTML, and Python. - Basic media playback: Supports standard audio and video formats such as MP4 and MP3, and provides background playback, progress memory, and speed adjustment options. Otterfile Pro Advanced Features: - Advanced audio and video decoding: Supports playback of non-native video formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, and WMV, and supports loading external subtitles such as SRT, ASS, and SSA. - Professional format preview: Supports previewing design drawings such as PSD, Sketch, DWG, and AI, as well as 3D models such as STL and GLTF. - Advanced Compression and Data Viewing: Supports parsing password-protected encrypted archives and multi-volume compression settings; provides HEX (hexadecimal) view mode. - Privacy Vault: Provides a separate, locally encrypted vault that requires Face ID/Touch ID verification for access. Privacy Statement: Otterfile's core functions run entirely on your device. Except for user-initiated cloud drive synchronization or sharing, the application will not upload your local files to third-party servers. Issue Feedback: If you encounter any format compatibility or basic function issues during use, please feel free to contact us through the "Issue Feedback" section within the app. Privacy Policy: https://otter-labs.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-32cd85b21b3c80cbb4e7e12386c4fc71?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

Features
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PulseCode is an offline communication tool that lets you send, detect, and experiment with signals using light, sound, and local Wi‑Fi — all in one app. No internet? No problem. Communicate, test signals, or explore frequency-based interactions directly from your device. PulseCode brings three powerful channels together: **Light** Send and receive Morse-style signals using your camera, flash, or screen. Includes calibration tools, real-time indicators, and Light Watch to analyze brightness patterns. **Sound** Generate custom frequencies, build tone patterns, and run real-time signal detection. Test different frequency ranges, explore how sound interacts with your environment, and experiment with tones that may influence reactions such as movement or vibration in nearby objects or animals. **Local Wi‑Fi** Connect with nearby devices on the same network. Discover users, set a display name, and exchange messages directly — no internet required. --- **Privacy first** Core features work without any account or cloud connection. Permissions (camera, microphone, local network) are only used when you activate related features. --- Perfect for: • Outdoor and camping • Emergency situations • Signal experiments and learning • Offline communication

Screenshots

Otterfile4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse at none against Otterfile's 3. Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Otterfile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Otterfile versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtterfilePulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宁 权Mehmet Cihat KIDIMAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Otterfile

Subscriptions2
  • Month Purchase$0.991 Month
  • Year Purchase$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Prucahse$9.99
None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Otterfile free?
Otterfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Otterfile or Pulse have ads?
Neither Otterfile nor Pulse shows ads.

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